Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Shreveport, LALooking to advance your nursing career in a dynamic hospital setting? Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, flexible 12-hour night shifts, and comprehensive benefitsall while working at a leading facility in Shreveport, LA. Join our dedicated team and start your assignment on 10/05/2026, with support from a committed team dedicated to your success.
Quick Facts:- Location: 8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/02/2027
- Shift: 12H Night Shift
- Hours/Week: 36
- Employment Type: Contract
- Licensure/Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (required)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care, telemetry experience preferred
Pay & Benefits:- Pay package discussed upon application
- Competitive hourly pay: $49.58/hr
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do:- Provide quality patient care in telemetry, med-surg, ortho, neuro, and other specialties
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret ECGs, and manage non-titrating cardiac drips
- Assist with wound care, central lines, drains, traches, and dialysis management
- Collaborate with charge nurses, RT team, and physicians to coordinate care
- Support and float to similar units as needed, maintaining patient safety and quality care
- Complete documentation using Meditech Expanse EMR system
What You Need:- Active RN license in Louisiana or eligible for licensure transfer
- 2+ years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting
- Strong telemetry skills, including ECG interpretation and cardiac rhythm management
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Ability to pass an ECG competency exam prior to start
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
About the Assignment:
Join a well-established hospital in Shreveport, LA, where you'll be part of a team-oriented environment on a 21-bed telemetry unit. You'll provide care for adult patients with diverse conditions, including cardiac, neuro, ortho, and surgical cases, supporting a high standard of patient-centered care. Orientation includes hospital-wide and unit-specific training, with a focus on safety and excellence.
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