Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,023 per week in Lafayette, LA

Patient diagnoses include chest pain, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, and syncope. Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required. License: Current state nursing license required. Certifications: BLS, ACLS required. Must-Have: - Experience in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias. - Experience with IV insertion and management, including central and peripheral lines. - Proficient in post-cardiac procedures care, including sheath removal. - Knowledge of managing cardiac drips and vasoactive drips. Description: We are seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing. The unit accommodates first-time travelers with a minimum of two years of experience. Patient diagnoses include chest pain, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, and syncope. There is always potential for medical-surgical overflow. The unit performs pre/post catheterization lab procedures, vascular surgeries, and ablations. Nurses will be expected to manage telemetry monitoring and provide on-unit monitoring. Candidates must be comfortable with emergency team assignments and must work during designated holiday periods. Special procedures include sheath pulling at the bedside and performance of various test titrations, including Cardizem and Dobutamine. Nurses might be pulled to other inpatient units based on staffing needs. Specific scheduling requests cannot be guaranteed. Staff will receive interdisciplinary support from various medical and therapeutic services. A commitment to quality patient care and teamwork is essential.