Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette General Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Patient Diagnoses: Chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, diabetes, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, syncope
• Potential med-surg overflow including GI bleed, sepsis, CVA, COVID+
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Pre/post cath lab
  • PPM/AICD
  • Ablations post-op CABG
  • Post-op thoracotomy
  • Vascular surgeries (CEAs, fem-pops), AAA repair
  • Titration of drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, heparin)
  • Sheath pulling at bedside
• May be assigned to all inpatient units and emergency teams during events
• Scheduling: Every other holiday required; no guaranteed block scheduling

Required Skills & Certifications

• BLS (AHA only, RQI accepted)
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• On-unit monitoring post MI, post cath, and most cardiac surgeries
• Port access and blood pressure administration
• Central and peripheral line care/management
• Starting IVs
• Managing and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Wound care including wound vacs
• Chest tube management

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for MS/Telemetry and cardiac-related specialties
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with program management if unclear)

Required Licenses

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license required upon submission
• License must be current or in renewal process prior to start

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty or higher if known from other sources
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Important Information

• May be assigned to an emergency team during events and expected to stay until event passes or be part of relief team
• Must be comfortable with emergency event assignments
• Background checks, drug screening, and health documents (including TB test, immunizations, physical exam) required per facility policy
• Fit testing for masks may be required onsite if not completed prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct-Apr)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam indicating good health within 12 months
• COVID-19 medical or religious exemption forms available if applicable

Summary

This is an 8-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry care in Lafayette, LA. The role requires strong cardiac and telemetry skills, flexibility for emergency assignments, and compliance with comprehensive health and background screening requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.