Specialty: Medical Surgical – Telemetry
Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
State License: LA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Med Surg TeleFacility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterState License: LACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)Guaranteed Hours: Description: Please ensure traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, your unit manager may assign you to an “Emergency Team” where there will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after the event passes or be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be relayed on each emergency event, as impacts vary. By signing your travel contract to take a position with Ochsner Health, you accept the above and will report as assigned by your immediate unit manager if an emergency event were to occur. You should not apply for a role at Ochsner Health if you are not comfortable with the above. ————————————————————— Unit InfoPatient Diagnoses:Chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD exacerbation, PNA, HTN, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, syncope*Always potential for med-surg overflow (ex: GI bleed, sepsis, CVA, COVID +)Special Procedures/Unit Details:Pre/post cath lab, PPM/AICD, ablations post-op CABG, post-op thoracatomy, vascular surgeries (CEAs, fem-pops), AAA repair, Titration of drips (ex: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, heparin); Sheath pulling at bedside- Every other holiday- Can be pulled to all other inpatient units- Unable to guarantee any specific scheduling requests (ex: block scheduling)Special Equipment:Telemetry monitoringChest TubesPCAsEpiduralsWound VacsRequired Skills/Certs:- BLS- Telemetry- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias- On unit monitoring- Post MI, post cath, most cardiac surgery- Port access- BP administration- Central line care/management- Peripheral line care/management- Starting Ivs- Manage cardiac drips (no titration)- Manage vasoactive drips (no titration)- Titrate cardiac drips- Titrate vasoactive drips- Wound Care/Wound vac- Chest tubesBackfill for C Washington (Backfill – 8 weeks – ASAP) Modified Time:3/30/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Belarmino Account Manager Email: Ashley.Belarmino@vayaworkforce.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 6 Charting System Experience : – Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : – Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : – Certifications : ACLS*, CPI*, NIHSS*, BLSSkills : Sheath Removal*, IV insulin protocols*, Feeding tube care and management*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Renal failure*, Heparin Protocols*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)*, Nasal Cannula*, Oxygen administration*, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry – on the unit monitoring, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Accessing/Managing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Wound Care/Wound Vac Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 6 Patient Ratios Nights : 6 Patient Ratios Weekends : 6 Float Required : agency are first pulled Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : – Pre-Approved Time Off : – Orientation Hours : 12 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 24 Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : 24 Number of Beds : 24 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD exacerbation, PNA, HTN, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, syncope*Always potential for med-surg overflow (ex: GI bleed, sepsis, CVA, COVID +) Special Procedures/Unit Details : Pre/post cath lab, PPM/AICD, ablations post-op CABG, post-op thoracatomy, vascular surgeries (CEAs, fem-pops), AAA repair, Titration of drips (ex: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, heparin); Sheath pulling at bedside – Every other holiday- Can be pulled to all other inpatient units- Unable to guarantee any specific scheduling requests (ex: block scheduling) Special Equipment : Telemetry monitoring Chest TubesPCAsEpiduralsWound Vacs #Tier2 Travel Compliance Facility does not accept local travelers. Must be over 65 miles (address on drivers license to site address) Must have 2 years experience in specialty for all locations. (New Orleans operating room req. 3 years) **NO CALL IN!** RTO must be on profile and brought up in the interview or there is a high chance offer’s will be rescinded. Compact or LA license in hand upon submittal Allied Candidates booked with pending license – Candidate must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing Orientation held 5 days a week References: Not required for submission, however 2 Manager/Supervisor references will be required to obtain clearance to start contract. Recruiter, please obtain Manager/Supervisor contact information prior to submission. Charge RNs are NOT acceptable. PDF format AHA certifications are required AWHONN Intermediate is required for L D RN CPI required for all CNA ER nurses must have CPI, or be able to get it before start. This cert is somewhat difficult to get, so please be prepared for this. NURSYS Reports for RNs must be sent with profile. Please ensure that the NURSYS is up to date (within 4 weeks of submission date). Resources who worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from Ochsner Health System for 1 full year before they can return as travel. Modules: Modules are billable Modules are completed during orientation and factored in orientation hours Modules are recorded via facility Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceFacility does not accept local travelers. Must be over 65 miles (address on drivers license to site address)Must have 2 years experience in specialty for all locations. (New Orleans operating room req. 3 years)**NO CALL IN!**RTO must be on profile and brought up in the interview or there is a high chance offer’s will be rescinded.Compact or LA license in hand upon submittalAllied Candidates booked with pending license – Candidate must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signingOrientation held 5 days a weekReferences: ;Not required for submission, however 2 Manager/Supervisor references will be required to obtain clearance to start contract. Recruiter, please obtain Manager/Supervisor contact information prior to submission. Charge RNs are NOT acceptable. PDF formatAHA certifications are requiredAWHONN Intermediate is required for L&D RNCPI required for all CNAER nurses must have CPI, or be able to get it before start. ;This cert is somewhat difficult to get, so please be prepared for this.NURSYS Reports for RNs must be sent with profile. Please ensure that the NURSYS is up to date (within 4 weeks of submission date).Resources who worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from Ochsner Health System for 1 full year before they can return as travel.Modules:Modules are billableModules are completed during orientation and factored in orientation hoursModules are recorded via facility Auto Offer: No
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