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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an IMC Cardiovascular (Telemetry) day shift position in Alexandria, LA, requiring at least 1 year of telemetry or related nursing experience and current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
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IMC Cardiovascular unit in an acute care hospital setting
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Cardiac and telemetry patient population — not a stepdown unit
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
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Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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13-week contract
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Active LA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the AHA required
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Minimum 1 year of experience in telemetry or a related nursing specialty
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US Social Security Number required for consideration
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Two professional references required for consideration
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Current primary source license verification (Nursys) required for consideration
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Active copies of all certifications required for consideration — expired certifications will result in disqualification
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Provides routine and complex nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
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Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
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Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
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Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
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Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers
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All newly hired RNs must complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
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New hires are onboarded with a designated preceptor with competency validation completed at the bedside
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BSN preferred but not required
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Temp-to-perm conversion is a possibility
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates — local candidates are not accepted on this position
