Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Care, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration
LOCATION
Alexandria, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Telemetry (TRAVEL) Location: Alexandria, LA, 71301 Duration: 3 Months+ (Possible Temp-to-Perm) Shift: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM | 36 hours/week (3x12s) Note: This position requires candidates residing 50+ miles from the facility to qualify as a traveler (stipend applicable as per guidelines). Required Qualifications: • Active RN License (State or Compact) • BLS Certification (AHA required) • ACLS Certification (AHA required) • Minimum 1 year of Telemetry or related cardiac nursing experience preferred Unit Details: Patient population includes MI, CHF, Arrhythmias, PVD, and Med-Surg overflow Cardiac drips managed (no titration/nitration) Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 5:1 (occasionally 6:1) Responsibilities: Provide patient care and monitor telemetry/cardiac conditions Administer medications and manage cardiac drips Collaborate with care teams and document patient progress