MS/Telemetry/Neuro Registered Nurse
Marrero, Louisiana
West Jefferson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele/Neuro Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Neuro/Stroke patients
• Vascular surgeries
• Multi-level back surgeries
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Schedule & Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Shift options: alternating 3x12 and 4x12 shifts every other week, or straight 4x12 shifts
• Weekend work required
• Holiday coverage: at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No on-call duties
• Float required
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Neurology experience required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Skills & Competencies

• Interpretation and management of:

  • Dysrhythmias
  • Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)
  • Pre- and post-neurosurgery care
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher, updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must score 80% or higher, updated annually)
• Core competencies (Parts I, II, III) updated annually

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID matching all documentation
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months (not required by employer but required by placement agency)
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations accepted with proper forms)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (two-step skin test or equivalent)
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella (boosters required if titers low)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination within 12 months
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters required if titer low)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), with exemptions and declinations accepted
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel or expanded panel depending on hire date)

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Navy and white combination
• Return to Office (RTO) requirement: less than 5 days or add time to end of contract if exceeded
• Employment application must include 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong neuro and telemetry skills looking for a travel contract in a specialized neuro/stroke unit with a structured night shift schedule.