Cardiac/Telemetry RN

Job Title: Travel RN – Telemetry I
Location: Alexandria, LA 71301
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift/Schedule: Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, every other weekend

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation).
• Care for cardiac and telemetry patients in a telemetry unit (not a step-down unit).
• Administer medications and treatments per established protocols.
• Monitor patients for treatment effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and collaborate with other healthcare team members.
• Maintain compliance with Client and ANA nursing standards and competencies.

Requirements:

• Active RN License in the state of employment or Compact RN License.
• BLS Certification (AHA) required.
• ACLS Certification (AHA) required.
• Minimum 1 year of related nursing specialty experience preferred.
• Must complete facility orientation and competency validation requirements.
• Ability to care for cardiac and telemetry patients.

Preferences:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior Telemetry and Cardiac nursing experience preferred.
• Experience working independently in an acute care setting preferred.

Unit Details:

• Patient Population: Cardiac and Telemetry patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1 to 6:1 (depending on staffing)