Participate in holiday coverage rotation, including 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's). In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be assigned to an emergency response team or relief team as directed by unit management.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houma, LA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Houma, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Every Other Weekend
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
Monitor and assess patient conditions, including telemetry readings, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
Participate in holiday coverage rotation, including 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be assigned to an emergency response team or relief team as directed by unit management
Maintain current required certifications (ACLS, BLS, CPI) throughout the duration of the assignment
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submission
Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing
Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and CPI — AHA-issued certifications required
NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
2 Manager or Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RN references are not acceptable); references must be submitted in PDF format
Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
PALS certification preferred (note: candidates without PALS will not be assigned pediatric patients)
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
Structured orientation program held five days a week, with billable orientation modules to support a smooth transition onto the unit
Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established health system in a specialty unit open to first-time travel nurses