Med Surg Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care – Telemetry/Cardiac Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for cardiac and renal patients including those presenting with MI, CHF, arrhythmias, PVD, and med-surg overflow, utilizing the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Manage set-rate cardiac drips (non-titrated) and monitor for medication side effects and treatment effectiveness
• Care for post-procedure cardiac cath patients (radial band or femoral access) and patients on BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and occasional chest tubes
• Support dialysis patients, including care of lines and management of related patient needs (dialysis not performed on unit)
• Participate in on-floor cardioversions and other cardiac interventions as directed
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided; address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment or valid compact license
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a telemetry or true cardiac unit setting
• Prior travel nursing experience strongly recommended; first-time travelers have not historically been successful on this unit

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Greater than 3 years of nursing experience, particularly in a true cardiac unit environment
• Demonstrated experience managing cardiac drips, post-cardiac cath care, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and chest tubes independently
• Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with nurse-to-patient ratios of 6:1 and a high frequency of admissions and discharges
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Why Join Us

• Work on a true cardiac unit where travelers are fully integrated into the team and held to the same professional standards as permanent staff, offering meaningful clinical experience in a high-acuity setting
• Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 hours per week, with potential for temp-to-perm conversion for the right candidate