RN Med Telemetry/Cardiac Unit
Lafayette, LA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lafayette, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Telemetry unit managing diagnoses including chest pain, CAD, COPD exacerbation, stroke/TIA, atrial fibrillation, GI bleed, and wound infections
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and manage dysrhythmias, including rhythm management with cardiac drips (non-titrated for blood pressure)
• Care for pre- and post-angiogram/angioplasty patients; assist with procedures including PPM/AICD, chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and general surgical cases
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including telemetry monitoring systems, chest tubes, and wound VACs
• Participate in unit-level emergency response protocols as directed by unit management in the event of a declared emergency

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry specialty
• Current BLS certification (AHA required)
• Telemetry experience with demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as verified by address on driver's license)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current ACLS certification (AHA required)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are accepted)

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic cardiac and medical-surgical environment gaining exposure to a broad range of diagnoses, procedures, and specialized equipment
• Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours