Med Surg Telemetry RN
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: Med/Tele unit Census and Beds: Average daily census of 39 with 40 beds Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 days, 1:6 nights

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45 to 07:15)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend, 13 Saturday or Sunday shifts over the 13-week contract
• Holidays: Candidates must work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras. Assignments are based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation.
• Float: To sister Med/Tele unit (float scope)
• Emergency Team: The unit manager may assign you to an Emergency Team, which requires staying at the facility until the event passes or serving on the relief team. Travelers who are not comfortable with this should not apply.

Required Qualifications

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact License at submission
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI (AHA only; RQI accepted)
• Experience with Epic (software familiarity)

Additional Information

• Unit will accept first-time travelers.
• Scrub color: Royal blue

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly; sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly; education verification
• Identity and Licensing: Current driver's license or government photo ID (color copy); NURSYS verification within 30 days of start; license verification within 30 days of start
• Competency: Specialty-specific competency exam completed no more than 1 year before start, minimum score of 80%, updated annually; skills checklist updated annually
• Health: Physical exam within 12 months of start; negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 12 months, updated annually; proof of immunity or vaccine series for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella; negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• Fit Testing: N95 fit test within one year before start, completed before the contract start deadline; may be completed at the facility's occupational health clinic with authorization
• Employment History: Resume or application; 7 years of employment history with explanations for any gaps
• Other: CLEAR identity registration (requires a smartphone; no cost); badge photo uploaded within 24 hours of booking; emergency preparedness checklist for hurricane season (June 1 to November 30)