Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical assignment in Louisiana. The role requires travel nursing experience, a heavy surgical patient presence, and a night shift schedule.

Active LA state or compact RN license and BLS certification are mandatory, with a minimum of 2 years MS experience. Charge nurse experience is a plus, and a professional reference is required.

Qualifications

• Active LA state or compact RN license is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• One professional reference required.

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical unit with heavy surgical patient presence and some general Med Surg.
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM).
• Patient ratio of 1:6.
• Float within the hospital as needed.
• Charting experience required.
• RTO and scheduling rules apply; two-day orientation plus EMR training.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Travel nursing

Charge nurse

References

GI care

Bariatric surgery

Wound care

IV therapy

PICC line care

Respiratory care

Medication administration

Isolation precautions

Endocrine/metabolic care

GU/renal care

Cardiac monitoring

Isolation precautions

Education

RN licensure (LA/compact)

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical position requiring 2 years of experience, travel experience, and a heavy surgical patient presence.

Requirements

• Active LA state or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• One professional reference required
• Skills in GI care, bariatric surgery, bowel obstruction, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and IV starts
• Respiratory care skills including chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Medication administration experience with heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• Endocrine/metabolic skills including IV insulin protocols and thyroidectomy care
• Genitourinary/renal skills including renal failure management, plastics, and surgical drains
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and rapid response/code team activation
• Hernia surgery experience

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical unit with a heavy surgical patient presence, though general Med Surg patients are also assigned
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Any charting system experience required
• Float within the hospital as needed
• Local candidates are not accepted; permanent residence must be greater than 50 miles from the facility
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• RTO requests must be submitted with the candidate profile and holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum
• Orientation spans three days, including virtual training on day one and on-site training with additional EMR education on days two and three
• Schedule is determined at the unit manager's discretion

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

Job ID: P-763908

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