Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an IMC Cardiovascular (Telemetry) night shift position in Alexandria, LA, requiring at least 6 months of telemetry experience and active LA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Located in an Intermediate Care (IMC) Cardiovascular unit — not a stepdown unit
• Patient population consists of cardiac and telemetry patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1–6:1 depending on staffing
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract with potential for temp-to-perm conversion

Requirements

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a valid compact state license
• Current BLS certification from the AHA required
• Current ACLS certification from the AHA required
• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience required
• Minimum 6 months of telemetry experience required
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care utilizing the full nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education
• All newly hired RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member with competency validation completed at the bedside
• BSN is preferred but not required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates
• 2 professional references required for consideration