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9 Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

Shreveport, LA
 
estimated $1,872 per week
Start: 2 Weeks
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis - $1,872 per week in Shreveport, LA - Summary : * Dialysis Nurses is expected to provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. * Dialysis nurse will deliver care that supports a patient`s lack of renal function. * Ensure that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly. * Will use multiple types of machinery and will require advanced technical skills to set parameters and monitor readings. * Will be responsible for accessing a fistula or shunt with great care to avoid a clot formation. * Reports to Supervisor of Unit and or MD. Duties and Responsibilities: * Able to prime dialyzer and bloodlines. * Records patients’ medical information and vital signs. * Readies dialysis equipment. * Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish. * Cannulated patient’s accesses. * Administer medications, including thrombolytic. * Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters. * Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information. * Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members e.g. Charge RN, Physicians. * Secures/draws blood works, and basic interpretation of results. * Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed. * Maintains medical inventory and restocking of supplies needed. * Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the dialysis Unit. * Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Education and Experience Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited nursing program. * Current nursing license, in good standing. * Minimum of one year current dialysis experience. * AHA BLS & ACLS required. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

Bossier City, LA
 
estimated $1,858 per week
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,858 per week in Bossier City, LA - Summary : * Telemetry nurse monitors cardiac patients vital signs to ensure they remain in stable condition and receive the care they need should their symptoms worsen. * Telemetry nurses are trained medical professionals that operate and read electrocardiograms. Provide care for critically ill patients, monitor and administer medications, along with titrating IV medications. * Reports to Supervisor of Unit. Duties and Responsibilities: * Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. * Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. * Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding. * The administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. * Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays. * Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members. * Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology. Provides basic, bedside care. * Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. * Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation. * Proficient in performing and interpreting of EKG, able to recognize Lethal Rhythms Records patients’ medical information and vital signs. * Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient. * Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol. * Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. * Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Education & Experience Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing. * Minimum of one year of current Telemetry experience in a hospital setting. * Evidence of current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS mandatory. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

Shreveport, LA
 
estimated $1,756 per week
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $1,756 per week in Shreveport, LA - Summary : * ICU nurse specialize in caring for patients with complex, serious illnesses or injuries that require close monitoring. * Establish nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention evaluation. * Reports to Supervisor of Unit. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU. * Keeps all his/her patients under close observation and administers prescribed medications and treatments. * Provides assistance to the doctor or other medical personnel in the assessment of patients and delivery of treatments, such as dressing wounds, and monitors the life support equipment that patients use. * Provides the patient’s family with support as well as education on how to give care to an invalid. * Provide care to patient on Ventilator, able to perform pulmonary toileting. * Be able to draw blood from both a central and arterial line, as well as give medication. * Perform, interpret EKG and Telemetry Monitoring. * Proficient in Cardiac Arrest Code Team. * Initiates and revises the patient`s plan of care based on continuing assessments. * Includes patient teaching and discharge planning in overall plan of care. * Incorporates clinical and technical aspects of care with nursing actions and interventions in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures. * Documents nursing interventions and patient response according to hospital policy. * Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and methods of implementation. * Practices within the limits of the state`s Nurse Practice Act and health care facility and nursing administrative policies. * Supervises ancillary personnel in their performance of assigned job-related duties. * Ensures patient confidentiality and the rights of the patient. Education & Experience Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with current licensure in good standing. * Evidence of current AHA BLS and ACLS required, TNCC preferred. * Evidence of Minimum One years of current ICU hospital experience. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

New Orleans, LA
 
estimated $2,196 per week
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,196 per week in New Orleans, LA - Position Summary: * A Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. * Progressive care nursing jobs involve care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren`t unstable enough to need ICU care. * PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. RN Progressive care unit Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides nursing care to critically ill patients. * Heart attack, defibrillator or pacemaker implant or other cardiac condition. * Stroke. * Cancer or orthopedic surgery. * Severe pneumonia. * Epsis or other serious or systemic infection. * Initiates and revises the patient`s plan of care based on continuing assessments. * Includes patient teaching and discharge planning in overall plan of care. * Incorporates clinical and technical aspects of care with nursing actions and interventions in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures. * Documents nursing interventions and patient response according to hospital policy. * Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and methods of implementation. Practices within the limits of the state's Nurse Practice Act and health care facility and nursing administrative policies. * Supervises ancillary personnel in their performance of assigned job-related duties. * Ensures patient confidentiality and the rights of the patient. * Maintains and updates skills needed for excellence in patient care. * Progressive care nursing jobs involve care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. * PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. * Many PCU patients receive complex medications that may require titration based on the patients vital signs. * The PCU nurse is sometimes also called a step-down nurse and the PCU is also known as cardiac step-down, medical step-down, neuro step-down, surgical step-down and ER holding. Minimum Job Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with current licensure in state practicing in good standing in the state of practice * Evidence of current BLS and ACLS credential mandatory. * Evidence of Minimum Two years of current hospital experience.

Shreveport, LA
 
estimated $1,756 per week
Start: 4 Weeks
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $1,756 per week in Shreveport, LA - Summary : * Progressive care nursing jobs involve care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren`t unstable enough to need ICU care. * PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. * Reports to the Unit Supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides nursing care to critically ill patients diagnosed with Heart attack, defibrillator or pacemaker implant or other cardiac condition. * Stroke. * Proficient in performing and interpreting EKG. Able to recognize Lethal Dysrhythmias . Proficient team member in Cardiac Code. * Monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Initiates and revises the patient`s plan of care based on continuing assessments. * Includes patient teaching and discharge planning in overall plan of care. * Incorporates clinical and technical aspects of care with nursing actions and interventions in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures. * Documents nursing interventions and patient response according to hospital policy. * Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and methods of implementation. Practices within the limits of the state`s Nurse Practice Act and health care facility and nursing administrative policies. * Supervises ancillary personnel in their performance of assigned job-related duties. * Ensures patient confidentiality and the rights of the patient. * Maintains and updates skills needed for excellence in patient care. * Administer complex Cardiac Medications including titration based on the patient`s vital signs. Education & Experience Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with current licensure in good standing. * Minimum of One year of current hospital experience in PCU Specialty. * Evidence of current BLS and ACLS required. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

Lafayette, LA
 
estimated $2,026 per week
Start: 3 Weeks
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $2,026 per week in Lafayette, LA - Summary: * The RN is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures, which require general assessments related to specific conditions, and general therapies and interventions. * Reports to Facility’s onsite Nurse Manager/Supervisor of assigned unit. Duties and Responsibilities: * Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols. * Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritized care accordingly. * Develops plan of care that is individualized for the adult or elderly patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. * Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner. * Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the adult or elderly patient and his/her family. * Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the adult or elderly patient and his/her family. * Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. * Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols. * Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff. * Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. * Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift. * Maintains current competency in adult medical surgical nursing. Education & Experience Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing. * Evidence of Minimum one year recent MS experience in hospital. * Evidence of current AHA BLS credential mandatory. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

Shreveport, LA
 
estimated $1,756 per week
Start: 4 Weeks
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma - $1,756 per week in Shreveport, LA - Summary: * ER nurses provide care for patients from various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions. * Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. * Reports to the Unit supervisor of medical facility. Duties and Responsibilities: * Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. * Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements. * Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol. * Records patients’ current vital signs. * Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments * Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. * Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. * Provides IV therapy. * Cleans and bandages wounds. * Provides basic, bedside care. * Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients. * Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies. * Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. * Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. * Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner. * Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. * Proficient in recognizing life threatening dysrhythmia`s and participate in Cardiac Arrest Team. Education & Experience Requirements * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing * Evidence of Minimum one year of recent hospital experience in the ER. * Evidence of current AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS mandatory. * TNCC, NIHSS preferred. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

Bossier City, LA
 
estimated $2,082 per week
Start: 4 Weeks
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - Cath Lab - $2,082 per week in Bossier City, LA - Summary : * RN Cath lab helps doctors perform cardiac catheterizations to diagnose and treat heart conditions. * Cath lab nurses typically work in hospitals or outpatient clinics. * Post-procedure, they administer any necessary medications and watch for any side effects or signs of infection in patients. * Reports to the Supervisor and or MD of the Unit. Duties and Responsibilities: * Assess and prepare patient for cardiac procedure: vital signs, review lab results, place on cardiac monitor and pulsox, review consent, access an IV site, administer medication. * Assist doctors who are performing heart catheterizations, angioplasties, implantation of pacemakers, and all cardiac procedures performed. * During cardiac catheterization procedures, cath lab nurses monitor and record patients` vital signs, and they must be ready to intervene if an emergency arises. * Nurse is to be proficient in all cardiac equipment used for catheterization Proficient in EKG and interpretation of all cardiac rhythms, able to identify lethal cardiac rhythms. * Proficient in titrating IV medications Monitors the health of patients but also provides reassurance and insight into what to expect of a procedure and recovery. * Interacts with and help educate both the patient and concerned family members; Relays patient concerns and questions to physicians. * Informs physicians of changes in the patient`s condition. * Maintain proper documentation in patient chart. * Ensure that supplies, including medications and emergency and IV supplies, are stocked and organized. Education & Experience Requirements: * RN license in good standing. * Minimum one year of recent experience in the Cath Lab in the Facility. * Active AHA BLS, ACLS Certification required, TNCC preferred. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.

New Orleans, LA
 
estimated $2,848 per week
Start: 3 Weeks
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,848 per week in New Orleans, LA - Summary : * Progressive care nursing jobs involve care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren`t unstable enough to need ICU care. * PCU nurses monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. * Reports to the Unit Supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides nursing care to critically ill patients diagnosed with Heart attack, defibrillator or pacemaker implant or other cardiac condition. * Stroke. * Proficient in performing and interpreting EKG. Able to recognize Lethal Dysrhythmias . Proficient team member in Cardiac Code. * Monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Initiates and revises the patient`s plan of care based on continuing assessments. * Includes patient teaching and discharge planning in overall plan of care. * Incorporates clinical and technical aspects of care with nursing actions and interventions in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures. * Documents nursing interventions and patient response according to hospital policy. * Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and methods of implementation. Practices within the limits of the state`s Nurse Practice Act and health care facility and nursing administrative policies. * Supervises ancillary personnel in their performance of assigned job-related duties. * Ensures patient confidentiality and the rights of the patient. * Maintains and updates skills needed for excellence in patient care. * Administer complex Cardiac Medications including titration based on the patient`s vital signs. Education & Experience Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with current licensure in good standing. * Minimum of One year of current hospital experience in PCU Specialty. * Evidence of current BLS and ACLS required. Job Disclaimer: Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status. Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details. Benefits: * USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits * Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – _even if not covered_ under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7 * (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits * Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability * Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits. * Legal Assitance * Identity Protection * Employee Assistance Program * Assist America Travel Assist * Genomic Life * HSA - pre-tax * Discount program Referral Program: Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us. **To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify. Loyalty Program: We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal. **Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.