Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Metairie, LA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry Float

Location: Metairie, LA 
Specialty: MS/Tele Float
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night/Day Shift | 3x12 Hours
 

Job Description

Seeking experienced Travel Registered Nurses for its Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool. Nurses will care for Med Surg/Tele patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting inpatient beds and will also float to Med Surg/Telemetry units as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Active Louisiana or Compact RN license required at submission. Pending licenses are not accepted.
• Epic charting experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and CPI preferred.
• Experience with Med Surg/Telemetry patient care.
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, CVA care, heparin protocols, PCA, IV insulin protocols, and oxygen administration.
• Experience with feeding tube care, peripheral IV management, and renal failure patients preferred.

Schedule & Additional Details

• 3x12-hour night shifts.
• Floating required between the ED holding area and Med Surg/Telemetry units.
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics.
• 16 hours of orientation.
• Locals within 75 miles are accepted at the local rate.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical/religious exemptions accepted.
• Flu vaccination required – no exemptions.