Night-Shift Travel RN: Med/Surg (13-Week)

American Traveler, LLC.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Generous housing allowance

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a night-shift Med/Surg RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Louisiana. Requires BLS certification and an LA state license or compact; BSN is preferred and Epic EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include caring for post-surgical patients on a high-acuity unit with a 5:1 to 6:1 patient ratio, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shifts, and no on-call requirements. Temp-to-perm possibility and local rate within 50 miles may apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Active RN license (LA state or compact) required.
• 1 year of related nursing experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for acute Medical/Surgical unit patients, including post-surgical patients such as orthopedics, general surgery, and neuro.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 based on staffing.
• Work night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care.
• Address physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about learning needs.

Skills

BLS certification

Active RN license (LA/compact)

Epic EMR

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a night-shift Med/Surg RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Louisiana. Requires BLS certification and an LA state license or compact; BSN is preferred and Epic EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include caring for post-surgical patients on a high-acuity unit with a 5:1 to 6:1 patient ratio, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shifts, and no on-call requirements. Temp-to-perm possibility and local rate within 50 miles may apply.