Travel Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN with post-cardiac intervention experience for a night shift assignment requiring a Louisiana or compact RN license.

• Telemetry unit caring for patients post cardiac intervention, including heart cath, pacemaker, CABG, and TAVR
• Night shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts (18:45-7:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• McKesson charting system experience preferred
• Float within the hospital as needed

• Active LA state or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration) and heparin protocols required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote) required
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias required
• Experience caring for patients pre/post cardiac cath, cardiac surgery, TAVR, post MI, and post cardiac angiogram required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Accessing/managing ports and blood product administration skills preferred
• Pacemaker (temporary/permanent) management experience preferred
• One professional reference required
• Candidate's permanent residence must be greater than 50 miles from the facility

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response for telemetry patients
• Orientation spans three days, including virtual and on-site sessions with additional EMR training
• Holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-765683. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.