Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $2660 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience.

• Travel experience is preferred.

• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Louisiana license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <75 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and telemetry are required.

Special Requests: RTO must be listed at the time of submission. RTO must be <5 days, or the time must be added to the end of the contract. Holiday blackout dates are 10/31, 11/26, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, and 1/1; RTO cannot be approved on these dates. Holiday-week RTO is likely to be denied. Mardi Gras time off will be determined during scheduling and is not guaranteed. You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

Unit Details: The patient population includes general medical-surgical patients, patients with diabetes and renal insufficiency, some orthopedic patients requiring overnight stays, patients with vascular insufficiency, and wound patients; the unit provides backup for the stroke unit. Adult and geriatric patient population. The patient ratio is 1:6, or 1:4 for patients on a cardiac drip. Uses Alaris pumps and Vital Sync monitors.

Shift & Scheduling: Travelers can work alternating 3x12s and 4x12s every other week, or straight 4x12s. Weekend coverage is required. No call. At least 2 of 3 major holidays must be worked.

Floating Requirements: You must be willing to float, work weekends, and generally just be very flexible.

5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 01/01/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required

Proof of identification required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: LA
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-12-14
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 4