Registered Nurse – Telemetry
GTT
Slidell, LA
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Slidell, LA
POSTED
6 days ago
Primary Job Title: Registered Nurse – Telemetry
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
- Telemetry RN
- Clinical RN – Step-Down Unit
- Acute Care Registered Nurse
Location: Slidell, LA
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 8 weeks
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 8 weeks
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse – Telemetry serves as a leader in delivering patient-centered care using the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and professional standards. This role is responsible for delegating, directing, and assisting team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes while promoting cultural sensitivity, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives.
The Registered Nurse – Telemetry serves as a leader in delivering patient-centered care using the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and professional standards. This role is responsible for delegating, directing, and assisting team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes while promoting cultural sensitivity, regulatory compliance, and organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Educate patients and families using individualized teaching strategies.
- Lead and manage team resources (human and fiscal), acting as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Evaluate data to drive continuous improvement and enhance patient outcomes.
- Support initiatives to improve employee morale and patient satisfaction.
- Adapt communication and care to meet diverse cultural, developmental, and privacy needs.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
- Report compliance, safety, or ethical concerns promptly and appropriately.
- Perform other related duties as required and adapt to evolving healthcare demands.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
Nice-to-Have Experience:
- Prior work in telemetry, step-down, or acute care units.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and interdisciplinary team communication.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Good clinical judgment and autonomy
Preferred Skills:
- EMR and digital documentation proficiency
- Team leadership in high-acuity settings
- Adaptability in fast-paced healthcare environments
Additional Skills:
- Proficiency in computers, web-based tools, and clinical software
- Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
- Awareness of bloodborne pathogen precautions and exposure risk
Education:
- Registered Nurse diploma (required)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)
Certifications:
- Active RN license in Louisiana (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required)
- Certification in clinical specialty area (preferred)
About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
25-24552: #gttjobs
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