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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 4
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an IMC Cardiovascular (Telemetry) night shift position in Alexandria, LA, requiring at least 6 months of telemetry experience and active LA or compact RN licensure.
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Located in an Intermediate Care (IMC) Cardiovascular unit — not a stepdown unit
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Patient population consists of cardiac and telemetry patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1–6:1 depending on staffing
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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13-week contract with potential for temp-to-perm conversion
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Active RN license in Louisiana or a valid compact state license
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Current BLS certification from the AHA required
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Current ACLS certification from the AHA required
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Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience required
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Minimum 6 months of telemetry experience required
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SSN required for consideration
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Provides nursing care utilizing 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 treatment 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 patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education
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All newly hired RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
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New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member with competency validation completed at the bedside
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BSN is preferred but not required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates
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2 professional references required for consideration
