Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shreveport, LA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Facility: Willis-Knighton Pierremont (Willis-Knighton Health System)
Unit: 6West – New Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit

General Information

• Unit Beds: 18
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years acute care RN experience
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirement
• Previous permanent staff travelers must have a 1-year separation

Patient Population

• Conditions: Sepsis, Cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID, Pneumonia
• Occasional post-op overflow: Total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), GI/abdominal surgeries (hemicolectomies, bowel resection)

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:5-6 (day), 1:6 (night)
• CNA: 2 per shift (based on census)

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Skills & Competencies

• Must pass EKG competency exam prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)
• Experience with wound management, JP drains, wound vacs
• Hemodialysis catheter care, fistulas
• PCA and pain management

Unit Support

• Charge Nurse (typically floating)
• HUC/Secretary (day shift only)
• In-house phlebotomy (RN draws CVL/PICC/Midline)
• IV/VAT Team available 7am-3pm (PICC placement)
• Respiratory Therapy in-house
• Hospitalists available for most patients
• Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy available

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Meditech Expanse
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Policy

• Float to any Med/Surg area within the hospital
• Travelers float first

Orientation

• 2-4 days hospital orientation
• 2 days unit orientation (may vary based on experience)

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Work schedule alternates between 4 days one week and 3 days the next (mandatory)
• Time off: Up to 7 days allowed; must extend contract by 1 week for each full week off
• Only 1 weekend off per 13-week contract allowed
• No on-call required
• Holiday work: 2 out of 3 holidays expected

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Pewter
• T-shirts: Gray, white, or black with WK monogram
• Jackets: Gray or black
• Badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times
• Free parking in designated areas

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Pre-Employment Documentation & Compliance

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
• Annual core competencies
• Clinical references (2)
• COVID requirements
• Criminal background check
• Drug screen
• Dysrhythmia exam
• Employment authorization
• Hepatitis B titers/vaccine or declination
• HIPAA training
• License verification
• Medication exam
• MMR titers or immunizations
• NURSYS verification
• Photo ID
• Physical exam
• Resume
• Skills checklist
• TB testing
• TDAP vaccine
• Unit competency
• Varicella titers or immunization
• Facility onboarding information

This position is ideal for experienced Med-Surg RNs looking to work in a growing facility with a supportive team and a variety of patient care opportunities.