Job Title
Travel RN – Telemetry (Nights)
Location
Alexandria, LA | Acute Care – Telemetry/Cardiac Unit
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
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Provide nursing care for cardiac and renal patients including those presenting with MI, CHF, arrhythmias, PVD, and med-surg overflow, utilizing the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
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Manage set-rate cardiac drips (non-titrated) and monitor for medication side effects and treatment effectiveness
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Care for post-procedure cardiac cath patients (radial band or femoral access) and patients on BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and occasional chest tubes
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Support dialysis patients, including care of lines and management of related patient needs (dialysis not performed on unit)
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Participate in on-floor cardioversions and other cardiac interventions as directed
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Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided; address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
Required Qualifications
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Active RN license in the state of employment or valid compact license
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BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
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ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
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Minimum of 1 year of experience in a telemetry or true cardiac unit setting
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Prior travel nursing experience strongly recommended; first-time travelers have not historically been successful on this unit
Preferred Experience / Skills
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Greater than 3 years of nursing experience, particularly in a true cardiac unit environment
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Demonstrated experience managing cardiac drips, post-cardiac cath care, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and chest tubes independently
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Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with nurse-to-patient ratios of 6:1 and a high frequency of admissions and discharges
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Why Join Us
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Work on a true cardiac unit where travelers are fully integrated into the team and held to the same professional standards as permanent staff, offering meaningful clinical experience in a high-acuity setting
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Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 hours per week, with potential for temp-to-perm conversion for the right candidate
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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