Registered Nurse - Telemetry | Shreveport, LA | Night ShiftLooking for a rewarding nursing opportunity in a trusted, accredited facility? Join a leading hospital in Shreveport, LA, offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and dedicated support. Enjoy a manageable schedule with 12-hour night shifts, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in patient care.
Quick Facts
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/02/2027
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights
- Hours/Week: 36
- Employment Type: Contract
- Licenses/Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Experience: 1+ years of RN experience in acute care
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $48.24
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
- Paid sick time per applicable laws
- 24/7 support from dedicated team
What Youll Do
- Provide direct patient care for transplant and medical-surgical/telemetry units
- Monitor cardiac patients, including reading cardiac strips and supporting with cardiac drips
- Assist with patient assessments, medication administration, and IV initiation
- Support interdisciplinary team members including RT, OT, PT, and specialists
- Support patient mobility, wound care, and other bedside procedures
- Document patient data accurately in Meditech Expanse EMR
- Float across units as needed within scope of practice
What You Need
Required:- Valid RN license in Louisiana or eligible
- 1+ years of acute care RN experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
- Ability to pass EKG competency exam
- Strong skills in cardiac monitoring and patient assessment
Preferred:- Experience with transplant, Med-Surg, and telemetry patients
- Ability to coordinate and support a busy clinical environment
- Flexibility to work weekends and major holidays
About the Assignment
Join a prominent hospital in Shreveport, LA, known for stroke and chest-pain certification. This 325-bed facility offers a dynamic environment with a focus on patient-centered care. You will be part of a collaborative team supporting transplant and telemetry units, with opportunities to grow your skills in a well-resourced setting.
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