Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2340.24

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac/Telemetry

Job Details:

• Day shift position from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 or 48 hours per week guarantees available; overtime not billable until after 48 hours
• Every other weekend requirement
• No on-call responsibilities
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
• True cardiac unit experience required; this is NOT a stepdown unit
• Must be comfortable managing cardiac drips (set rate, non-titrated), dialysis patient care (line care and related issues), post procedure cardiac cath (radial band or femoral access), BiPAP, high flow oxygen, and occasional chest tubes
• Unit performs floor cardioversions and manages cardiac and renal patients
• High volume of admissions and discharges expected; average of approximately 20 discharges from 52 beds per day
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience strongly preferred for success on this unit
• First-time travel nurses have not been successful on this unit
• Epic EMR experience required
• Dress code: Ceil blue scrubs
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA)
• Active RN license in state of employment or compact license required

Facility:

This facility operates a true cardiac unit that handles a high acuity patient population including cardiac and renal patients. The unit is fast-paced with a high volume of admissions and discharges, and the team performs specialized procedures such as floor cardioversions and management of set-rate cardiac drips. The facility emphasizes teamwork and holds all nursing staff, including travelers, to the same high standards and expectations from day one.

Location:

Not provided

Please refer to the job posting for location details regarding this opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.