Job Title
Travel RN – Telemetry (Nights)
Location
Alexandria, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Full-Time | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
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Provide nursing care utilizing the full nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned cardiac and renal patients on a true cardiac telemetry unit
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Administer cardiac drips (set rate, non-titrated) and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness using appropriate protocols
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Care for post-procedure cardiac cath patients (radial band or femoral access), dialysis patients (line care and related patient management), and patients on BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, or with occasional chest tubes
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Participate in on-floor cardioversions and manage high-acuity cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of admissions and discharges
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Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care accurately within Epic EMR
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Assess and address patient and family learning needs; provide education and identify appropriate resources
Required Qualifications
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Active RN license in the state of employment or a valid compact license
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BLS certification via AHA required
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ACLS certification via AHA required
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Epic EMR experience required
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True cardiac unit experience required — this is not a stepdown or med-surg unit
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Prior travel nursing experience strongly recommended; first-time travelers have not been successful on this unit
Preferred Experience / Skills
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3 or more years of nursing experience, particularly in a cardiac setting
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Comfort managing nurse-to-patient ratios of 5:1–6:1 with high admission and discharge volumes
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Experience with dialysis patient care (line management and related patient needs)
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, team-oriented cardiac unit where travelers are treated as full members of the care team and supported in a high-acuity, dynamic clinical environment
Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 hours per week, with overtime potentially available after 48 hours
Benefits
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Day 1 health benefits (medical/dental/vision)
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$1,500 referral bonus program
About Us
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