Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Telemetry
Lafayette, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a valid LA or compact RN license and strong cardiac and telemetry skills.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit in an inpatient hospital setting
• Patient population includes chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, HTN, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, syncope, and potential med/surg overflow (e.g., sepsis, CVA, COVID+)
• Specialized procedures include pre/post cath lab care, PPM/AICD, ablations, vascular surgeries (CEAs, fem-pops), titration of cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Heparin), and bedside sheath pulling
• Specialized equipment includes telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45–19:15)
• Every other holiday required
• Floating to all other inpatient units is required
• Specific scheduling requests (e.g., block scheduling) cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Telemetry certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with CABG, chest tubes, post-angiogram/MI/cardiac cath care, and sheath removal
• Skills required: port accessing, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, IV starts, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, isolation precautions, and wound care/management

Additional Information

• First-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed prior to or during the interview process
• In the event of an emergency, staff may be assigned to an Emergency Team and expected to remain at the facility until the event passes or serve on a relief team
• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)