Cardiac Telemetry RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
$1,908-2,340/weekJackson Nurse Professionals will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Telemetry) - Travel Assignment
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Start Date: ASAP
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On Call Requirement: None
Nurse/Patient Ratio: 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
Patient Type: Cardiac and Telemetry (Not a Stepdown unit)
Temp-to-Perm: Possible
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse practices independently in a similar clinical setting, providing routine and complex care. The nurse manages clinical situations, makes appropriate assignments, and delegates tasks to other care providers. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of assigned patients, addressing complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs, administering medications and treatments, monitoring effectiveness and side effects, documenting patient information, and providing education to patients and families.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
- Minimum of 6 months (0.5 years) telemetry experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
- Use nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Address complex patient and family needs
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitor effects
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients and caregivers
Additional Information
- This is a full-time position
- The unit cares for cardiac and telemetry patients but is not a stepdown unit
Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
Facility
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- 301 beds
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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