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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,479 per week in Shreveport, LA

TravelNurseSource

Shreveport, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,479–$1,479
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Congestive Heart Failure, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Urology
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
1 day ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience License: Current RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival. Description: This position involves working with a focus on post-operative patients, particularly in urology. Patient types include those recovering from robotic and open prostatectomies, nephrectomies, and cystectomies. There are educational opportunities related to the latest surgical techniques. The unit sees Med/Surg overflow patients with conditions such as sepsis, cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, and COVID-19. Occasional post-operative overflow patients include those recovering from total joint surgeries and GI/abdominal surgeries. Patient ratios for nurses are typically 1:5-6 during nights. Nursing assistants are available, with a maximum patient ratio of 1:10 at full capacity. The unit is supported by a charge nurse and other staff, including phlebotomy and IV teams. Charting is conducted using an EMR system. Nurses may be required to float to other Med/Surg areas within the hospital. Scheduling includes rotating weekends, with a commitment to work specific days each week. Vacation time requests are limited to 7 days, with special considerations for longer requests. Holiday expectations include working 2 out of 3 holidays. Dress code requires specific scrub colors and guidelines for shirts and jackets. Badges must be visible at all times.

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