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Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,110 per week in Lafayette, LA

Cynet Health

Lafayette, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,110–$2,110
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Community and Social Services, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, Epic Systems, Kidney Disease, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Record System, Myocardial Infarction, Nursing, Patient Care, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Pneumonia, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Telemetry, Titration, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care
LOCATION
Lafayette, LA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty License: Compact or state license required Certifications: - BLS - ACLS - CPI (if applicable) - NIHSS (if applicable) Must-Have: - Telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias - Post angiogram, MI, cardiac catheterization, and sheath removal care - Management of cardiac drips and vasoactive drips - Blood product administration - Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management - Isolation precautions and wound care/management Description: The registered nurse will work in a medical-surgical/telemetry setting. The unit accommodates travelers with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Patient diagnoses include chest pain, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, arrhythmias, diabetes mellitus, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleed, and syncope. There is always the potential for med-surg overflow situations such as GI bleed, sepsis, stroke, and COVID-19 patients. Special procedures include pre/post catheterization lab interventions, device management, vascular surgeries, and titration of various drips. The role includes bedside sheath pulling and supporting interdepartmental functions. The registered nurse may assist with patient transfers to other inpatient units and will be scheduled for every other holiday. There are no guarantees for specific scheduling requests such as block scheduling. Telemetry monitoring and various specialized equipment will be utilized. The position involves a patient ratio of 6:1. The nurse will work closely with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, pharmacy, and more. Preferred experience includes using the Epic electronic health record system. The nurse must be able to handle the demands of both routine and emergency situations.

About the Company

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Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://cynethealth.com/