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Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,100 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Coushatta, LA · 1 wk ago
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Job Summary

This role provides routine and complex nursing care in a medical-surgical setting with telemetry, using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The nurse independently manages patient needs and supports patient learning by identifying needs and resources.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 12 shift hours, minimum 36.0 hours per week

  • Employment Type: Travel

Required Qualifications

  • BLS: Basic Life Support

  • RN License: Registered Nurse license in state of employment or compact

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing: Preferred

  • Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty

  • Weekends: Every other weekend

  • On Call: Only if flexed off

Responsibilities

  • Provides nursing care consistent with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation)

  • Administers medications and treatments using appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness

  • Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided

  • Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the level of practice

  • Affirms learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources

  • Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation

Additional Information

  • Trauma Level: Level 1 and Level 2 in different submission notes; teaching hospital experience is indicated as Yes in provided details

  • Blocked Scheduling: Accommodated: No

  • Nurse/Patient Ratio: 6:1

  • Work Type: Full Time

  • Number of Openings: 1

Benefits

  • 401k Retirement Plan:

  • Referral Bonus:

  • Private Housing or Generous Housing Allowance:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with Prescription Coverage:

  • Dependent Health Insurance with Prescription Coverage:

  • Competitive Salaries:

  • Travel Reimbursement:

  • Free Checking:

  • Unlimited Free CE Credits:

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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