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 Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 18:45–7:15 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Ratio: 1:5 days, 1:6 nights Census: Average daily census of 39 with 40 beds Float: Sister Med/Tele (Telemetry) unit Weekends: Every other weekend (13 Saturday or Sunday shifts per 13-week contract) First-Time Travelers: Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

• Active, valid RN license in Louisiana or Compact License at submission, with license verification within 30 days of start
• 1 year of Med Surg experience, including Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS (AHA only; RQI accepted), with renewal completed before start if it expires within 30 days of start
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic (software familiarity, not a credential)

Schedule and Assignment Expectations

• Must work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Some units may require traveler coverage on Halloween. Holiday assignments are based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation.
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team, which may require staying at the facility until the event passes or serving on the relief team. Candidates must be comfortable with this before accepting.

Background and Drug Screening

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually. Must include SSN trace, all names used, all counties lived in, national criminal search, FACIS 3, and OFAC. Must be initiated within 24–48 hours of offer acceptance if the contract is signed within 30 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly. Must include all names used and be run separately from the background check.
• Education verification of highest level required for roles without a state license. Certificates are not accepted, and a transcript or diploma is acceptable only if verification cannot be completed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 60 days of start. Must be initiated within 24–48 hours of offer acceptance. Instant screenings are not accepted and must be updated annually.

Certifications and Unit-Specific Requirements

• Certification requirements vary by unit. Check the unit description to confirm the certifications required for this assignment. If the unit description is blank, confirm with the program management team.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, indicating good physical health. Not required annually.
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months of start, updated annually. Positive results require proof of past positive test, a clear chest X-ray within 2 years of start, and a symptom-free TB questionnaire within 1 year of start.
• Measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella: positive IgG titer or completed 2-dose vaccine series.
• Hepatitis B: positive surface antibody/IgG titer, completed 3-dose vaccine series, or booster after a negative titer. A declination signed within 1 year before start is accepted.
• Varicella: positive IgG titer, completed 2-dose vaccine series, or booster after a negative IgG titer.
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season. Deadlines are 11/16 for new prestarts and 12/31 for working candidates (2026–27 season).
• Fit testing within 1 year before start. All approved N95 masks are accepted. Completed fit test required within 1 week of contract start. Candidates may complete testing at the facility's occupational health clinic with an approved authorization form.
• COVID-19 medical or religious exemption forms are available through the facility.

Documents and Onboarding

• Current, valid driver's license or government photo ID, submitted as a color copy
• Resume or employment application
• Application must include 7 years of employment history, explanations for any gaps, and current contact information
• Photo for badge uploaded within 24 hours of booking (recent, plain-background, full-color passport-style .jpg)
• CLEAR identity verification enrollment required (requires a smartphone; no cost)
• Emergency Preparedness Checklist for review, required for all candidates on assignment during hurricane season (June 1–November 30)