RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Marrero, Louisiana
West Jefferson Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location: Marrero, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule options: alternating 3x12s and 4x12s every other week, or straight 4x12s (no straight 3x12 schedules)
• Patient ratio: 1:6 (1:4 if cardiac drip)
• Weekend shifts required
• No call requirement
• Float to other units as needed
• Holiday shifts required (at least 2 of 3 holidays)
• Unit includes general medical-surgical patients, diabetes, renal insufficiency, some overnight ortho, vascular insufficiency, wound care patients, and backup for stroke unit
• Required skills: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Special equipment used: Alaris pumps and Vital Sync monitors

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Navy blue or combination with white
• Return to office (RTO) less than 5 days or add time to end of contract if delayed
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a telemetry/medical-surgical unit requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience and Epic EHR proficiency. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday requirements, managing telemetry patients with a focus on dysrhythmia interpretation. Required certifications include BLS, with ACLS and NIH stroke certification preferred. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements.