Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel (Full Time)
Shift: Days, 7 AM - 7 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide routine and complex nursing care independently in a cardiac and telemetry unit (not a stepdown unit). Manage clinical situations, make appropriate assignments, and delegate tasks to other care providers.

Patient Population

• Cardiac and telemetry patients
• Nurse to patient ratio: 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care following the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitor side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers

Requirements

Education & Licenses

• RN License in Louisiana or compact license
• BLS certification from AHA (required)
• ACLS certification from AHA (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty (telemetry/cardiac preferred)

Orientation & Competency

• New hires must attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days
• Preceptorship by trained staff with competency validations including MedSurg specific validation
• Completion of annual competency verification requirements

Additional Information

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On Call: No call required
• Floating: May be required to float if needed
• Temp to perm possibility

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for an RN with at least 1 year of telemetry or cardiac nursing experience seeking a travel assignment with day shifts and a supportive orientation process.