RN Med Telemetry/Cardiac Unit
Lafayette, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of acute care experience, telemetry monitoring skills, and a valid LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Works in a Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, GI, neurological, and post-procedural diagnoses such as chest pain, CAD, Afib, Aflutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, COPD exacerbation, TIA, stroke, GI bleed, and wound infections
• Provides pre- and post-procedural care for angiogram/angioplasty (no sheath pulls), PPM/AICD, LINQ recorder, EGD, colonoscopy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound debridement, chest tube management, central line catheter insertions, thoracentesis, and paracentesis
• Manages patients on cardiac drips (not titrated for blood pressure)
• Specialized equipment includes telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, and wound vacs
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred (AHA-issued)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Upon accepting this assignment, you may be assigned to an Emergency Team by your unit manager, which may require you to remain at the facility or serve on a relief team during an emergency event — candidates who are not comfortable with this expectation should not apply
• RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)