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Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night shift assignment requiring ACLS certification and telemetry nursing experience.
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Acute Telemetry unit setting
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Patient population includes MI, CHF, arrhythmias, PVD, and some med surg overflow
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Manages cardiac drips including titration, though does not initiate nitrates
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Nurse to patient ratio of 5:1, occasionally 6:1
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Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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Required to float when needed
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Active RN license (LA state or compact)
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BLS certification from AHA required
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ACLS certification from AHA required
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BSN preferred
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1 year of experience in telemetry nursing preferred
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Provide nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
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Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
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Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
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Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education
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Ceil blue scrubs required
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Newly hired experienced RNs attend New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire
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Completion of annual competency verification required
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Must reside within 50 miles for local candidate consideration
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Previous CHRISTUS Health System employees (non-travel) must be separated for 6 months prior to being eligible for a travel assignment
