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Job ID: 890499
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,771.16
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Telemetry (12-Hour Days)
Location
Shreveport, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 3/2 Blue Schedule (4 days one week, 3 days the next — mandatory) | Every other weekend rotation | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed telemetry unit with a patient population including Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, CHF, post-Cath lab (no sheath removal), Pacemakers, Dialysis, and COPD patients
- Manage non-titrating cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Cardizem, and Heparin infusions
- Perform and interpret cardiac rhythm monitoring; maintain competency in EKG interpretation — EKG competency exam must be passed prior to arrival as part of compliance
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 (days) in collaboration with CNA and unit support staff including Telemetry Techs, Charge Nurses, and an Admit Nurse
- Utilize Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Float to other Med-Surg or Telemetry units within the facility as needed per rotation schedule
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for the state of practice
- Minimum 2 years of Med-Telemetry experience in an Acute Care setting
- First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in an Acute Care setting
- Travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year prior to placement
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring
- Proficiency with post-surgical recovery, peripheral IV insertion, central line care, and TR bands
- Prior experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Cardizem, Heparin)
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR
Why Join Us
- Traveler-friendly unit with a teamwork-oriented culture and a mix of experience levels among staff
- Robust on-unit support including in-house Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist coverage, IV/VAT Team, OT/PT/ST services, and Telemetry Tech monitoring