Telemetry – RN

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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

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