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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Job in New Orleans, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New Orleans

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Requirements
  • Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration
  • BLS required; ACLS preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
  • Teaching hospital experience preferred
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
  • Experience with chest tube management, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
  • Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias and monitoring
  • Experience with IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
  • Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
  • Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration
  • Driver's license required for consideration
Responsibilities
  • PCU/Cardiac Telemetry/MS-Tele/Neuro Stepdown unit setting
  • Patient ratio of 1:4-5
  • Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (18:45-7:15)
  • No call-in required
  • Epic EMR experience preferred
  • Provide care for cardiac telemetry, PCU, and neuro stepdown patients including CVA, seizure disorders, and spinal cord injury cases
  • Administer medications including heparin protocols and PCA, and monitor procedural sedation
  • Manage substance withdrawal and genitourinary care including continuous bladder irrigation
  • Orientation held five days a week
  • Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)
  • Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
  • Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
  • All requested time off (RTO) must be listed on the profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-762963

Open Positions: 1

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