Registered Nurse - Telemetry12H Nights

Willis-Knighton Pierremont

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Occasionally, the unit will see post-operative overflow cases such as total joints (knees, hips, shoulders) and GI/abdominal surgeries (hemicolectomies, bowel resections, etc.). Strong skills in wound management, JP drains, wound vacs, hemodialysis catheter care, fistulas, PCA, and pain management are essential.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationShreveport, LA

    Description

    Details

    Client Name
    Willis-Knighton Pierremont
    Job Type
    Travel
    Offering
    Nursing
    Profession
    RN
    Specialty
    Tele
    Job ID
    35492611
    Job Title
    Registered Nurse - Telemetry12H Nights
    Weekly Pay
    $1752.0

    Shift Details

    Shift
    Night - 12x3 - 07PM
    Scheduled Hours
    36

    Job Order Details

    Start Date
    08/24/2026
    End Date
    11/21/2026
    Duration
    13 Week(s)

    Job Description
    Job Title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry
    Profession: Nursing
    Specialty: Medical Surgical/Telemetry
    Duration: 13 weeks
    Shift: 12H Nights
    Hours per Shift: 36
    Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience
    License: Required
    Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

    Must-Have:
    Traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival.
    Strong skills in wound management, JP drains, wound vacs, hemodialysis catheter care, fistulas, PCA, and pain management are essential.

    Description:
    This is a brand new medical surgical/telemetry unit for a growing facility.
    There are many educational opportunities available to travelers.
    Common patient types include sepsis, cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID, and pneumonia.
    Occasionally, the unit will see post-operative overflow cases such as total joints (knees, hips, shoulders) and GI/abdominal surgeries (hemicolectomies, bowel resections, etc.).
    Patient ratios are RN: 1:5-6 and CNA: 2 per shift, unless the census does not require it.
    Support on the unit includes a charge nurse, a Health Unit Coordinator/Secretary during the day shift, and in-house phlebotomy services.
    RNs may also draw CVL/PICC/Midline lines.
    An IV/VAT team is available from 7 AM to 3 PM for PICC placement.
    A Hospitalist is available in-house for most patients.
    Charting is conducted using an EMR system.
    The unit employs Alaris pumps for IV management and Pyxis for medication dispensing.
    Travelers may float to any medical-surgical area within the hospital.
    Scheduling includes a mandatory weekend rotation every other week, working 4 days one week and 3 days the next.
    Requests for time off are limited to 7 days, and only one weekend of time off can be requested per contract period.
    Travelers will be expected to work 2 or 3 holidays during the contract.
    Scrub color is pewter, and T-shirts must be gray, white, or black with an approved monogram.
    Jackets must be gray or black, and badges must be worn above the waist in full view at all times.

    Client Details

    Address
    8001 Youree Dr
    City
    Shreveport
    State
    LA
    Zip Code
    71115

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