Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift Med/Surg RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring BLS certification and a Louisiana or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute Medical/Surgical unit focused on post-surgical patients including orthopedics, general surgery, and neuro populations
• Nurse to patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Full-time, 13-week assignment
• Weekend scheduling may be required based on facility need
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA state license or compact) required
• BLS certification via AHA required
• BSN preferred
• 1 year of related nursing specialty experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience is a plus

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Address patients' and families' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Ceil Blue scrubs required
• Temp-to-perm possibility available for this role
• Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius to be considered for the local rate
• Previous CHRISTUS facility employees must have a 6-month separation period before starting a travel assignment