Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Days)

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned telemetry patients.
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips according to established protocols; does not include titration.
• Administer medications and treatments using appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and connect with appropriate resources.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of employment or valid compact license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a telemetry or related nursing specialty.
• Ability to float to other units when needed.
• Availability to work 3 weekends per 6-week schedule; no on-call requirement.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience caring for patients with MI, CHF, arrhythmias, PVD, or med-surg overflow populations.
• Familiarity with cardiac drip management in a telemetry setting.

Why Join Us

• 13-week contract assignment with a projected start date in July 2026, offering a defined and structured travel opportunity.
• Temp-to-permanent conversion is a possibility for the right candidate seeking long-term placement.