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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a night shift Acute Telemetry position in Alexandria, LA, requiring AHA BLS and ACLS certifications and experience with cardiac patient populations.
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Acute Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
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Patient population includes MI, CHF, arrhythmias, PVD, and med/surg overflow
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 5:1, occasionally 6:1
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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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Floating required when needed
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13-week contract
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Active LA or compact RN license required
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Current AHA BLS certification required
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Current AHA ACLS certification required
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1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred
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BSN preferred
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Provides routine and complex nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
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Administers medications and treatments per protocol and monitors for side effects and effectiveness
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Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
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Educates patients, family members, and caregivers and identifies appropriate resources
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New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member with competency validation completed during onboarding
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All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
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Temp-to-perm conversion is a possibility
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SSN required for consideration
