Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with travel experience for a day shift assignment in Louisiana. Active LA or compact RN license required at time of consideration. Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience and BLS certification are required; teaching hospital experience is preferred.

The role involves 3x12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, floating within the hospital as needed, and housing and licensure reimbursements are provided as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active LA or compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience with prior travel assignment experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with GI, GU/renal, cardiac monitoring, respiratory and wound care preferred.
• IV therapy, PICC line management, and medication administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical unit setting.
• Patient ratio of 1:6.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM to 7:15 PM).
• Floating within the hospital required as needed.
• McKesson charting system experience preferred.
• Orientation includes a virtual first day followed by two on-site days with EMR education.

Skills

Active LA RN license

2+ years nursing experience

BLS certification

Travel nursing experience

Med/Surg experience

Education

RN licensure

Tools

McKesson charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN with prior travel experience and an active LA or compact RN license for a day shift assignment.

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of experience with prior travel assignment experience required
• BLS certification required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, cardiac monitoring, respiratory, and wound care skills preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, PICC line management, and medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA) preferred
• One professional reference required
• Must disclose any license disciplinary actions at time of consideration

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical unit setting
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM to 7:15 PM)
• Floating within the hospital required as needed
• McKesson charting system experience preferred
• Orientation includes a virtual first day followed by two on-site days with additional training and EMR education
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum
• Candidates with recent professional cancellations will be reviewed prior to approval

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts