Med Surg Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry night shift position requiring true cardiac unit experience and ACLS certification.

Details

• Acute Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Cardiac and renal patient population including MI, CHF, arrhythmias, and PVD, with some med-surg overflow
• Manages set-rate cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Cares for patients with post-procedure cardiac catheterization (radial or femoral access)
• Comfortable managing dialysis patients (care of lines, not dialysis itself)
• Manages Bipap, high-flow oxygen, and occasional chest tube care
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 6:1, occasionally 5:1
• High volume of admissions and discharges with quick turnaround times
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Full-time 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA state or compact) required
• BLS certification via AHA required
• ACLS certification via AHA required
• True cardiac unit experience strongly preferred
• Greater than 3 years of nursing experience preferred for success on this unit
• BSN preferred
• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administers medications and treatments and monitors for side effects and effectiveness
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Educates patients, family members, and caregivers on care needs
• Works as part of a collaborative, fast-paced care team with shared accountability standards
• First-time travel nurses have not historically been successful on this unit
• Previous CHRISTUS Health employees must have a 6-month separation period before being considered for this travel assignment
• Temp-to-perm conversion may be possible