Registered Nurse - Telemetry | First-Time Travelers Welcome | Shreveport, LAJoin a leading healthcare facility in Shreveport, LA, as a Telemetry RN and enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay package, and outstanding support team. This is an excellent opportunity for first-time travelers with at least 2 years of acute care experience. Start date: 10/05/2026, with a dedicated 12-hour shift schedule.
Quick Facts
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/02/2027
- Shift: 12H Days
- Hours/Week: 36 hours
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience
- Patient Types: Med Surg, Ortho, Neuro, Telemetry
Pay & Benefits
- Pay Package: Competitive pay, discussed upon application
- Benefits: Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), robust referral bonus program, paid sick time, licensure, travel, and other reimbursements, 24/7 support team
What Youll Do
- Provide high-quality telemetry nursing care for adult patients.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret ECGs, and manage non-titrating cardiac drips.
- Assist with patient assessments, wound care, and management of central lines and drains.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT, wound care, and hospitalist staff.
- Support phlebotomy and IV procedures as needed.
- Float to similar units as required, maintaining flexibility in daily assignments.
- Follow hospital protocols and ensure patient safety and comfort.
What You Need
- Valid RN license in Louisiana or ability to obtain licensure.
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience, including telemetry.
- Certification in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
- Strong skill set in cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating drips, and ICU-standard procedures.
- Ability to pass an EKG competency exam.
- Key skills: adaptability, team-player attitude, excellent communication.
About the Assignment
This assignment features a 21-bed unit offering a dynamic environment specializing in Med Surg, Orthopedics, Neuro, and Telemetry patients. You will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a team-oriented culture, with support from experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment like Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication systems. The unit thrives on collaboration, open-door policy, and a focus on quality care.
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