Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
New Orleans, Louisiana
University Medical Center New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Float

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• Staffing ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Strict 5 days maximum return to office (RTO) policy

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher, updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually)
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, and III) updated annually

Additional Information

• Employment application must include 7 years of work history with no gaps longer than 30 days
• Government-issued photo ID required with name matching all documentation
• CPI Blue Card accepted; CPI training may be completed onsite if not already certified (must be completed within 30 days of start)
• Physical exam not required by employer but may be required by placement agency within 12 months of start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Staffing and certification requirements may vary by unit; always verify unit-specific requirements upon assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a medical-surgical/telemetry float role in a dynamic hospital setting with a focus on patient care and safety compliance.