Job Title
Travel RN – Med/Surg Telemetry
Location
Alexandria, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 48 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct nursing care to patients on an 18-bed Ortho/Trauma/Spine Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
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Perform IV therapy, medication administration, and blood product administration (RN only)
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Manage wound care, central line care and maintenance, and enteral feeding
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Monitor and care for telemetry patients using telemetry monitoring equipment, IV infusion pumps, BiPAPs, Vapotherms, and other unit equipment
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Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
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Float to all Med/Surg units and ED Holds as required; communicate with providers via hospital-issued telecommunications device
Required Qualifications
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Current, active RN license
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BLS and ACLS certification required
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Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
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Demonstrated ability to care for telemetry patients
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Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient prioritization skills
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Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
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Experience in a Surgery Step-Down or Med/Surg setting
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Prior experience with Meditech EMR
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Background managing patients with multiple chronic conditions
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team on a well-equipped unit utilizing current technology including telemetry monitoring, PCA, PPN/TPN, and more
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where adaptability, compassion, and strong teamwork are valued and supported
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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