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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,771 per week in Shreveport, LA

Malone Healthcare

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • $1,771

Highlights

Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed telemetry unit with a patient population including Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, CHF, post-Cath lab (no sheath removal), Pacemakers, Dialysis, and COPD patients. Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 (days) in collaboration with CNA and unit support staff including Telemetry Techs, Charge Nurses, and an Admit Nurse.

Numbers & Facts

LocationShreveport, LA
Salary$1,771

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed telemetry unit with a patient population including Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, CHF, post-Cath lab (no sheath removal), Pacemakers, Dialysis, and COPD patients
  • Manage non-titrating cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Cardizem, and Heparin infusions
  • Perform and interpret cardiac rhythm monitoring; maintain competency in EKG interpretation - EKG competency exam must be passed prior to arrival as part of compliance
  • Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 (days) in collaboration with CNA and unit support staff including Telemetry Techs, Charge Nurses, and an Admit Nurse
  • Utilize Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
  • Float to other Med-Surg or Telemetry units within the facility as needed per rotation schedule
Required Qualifications
  • Active RN license valid for the state of practice
  • Minimum 2 years of Med-Telemetry experience in an Acute Care setting
  • First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in an Acute Care setting
  • Travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year prior to placement
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring
  • Proficiency with post-surgical recovery, peripheral IV insertion, central line care, and TR bands
  • Prior experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Cardizem, Heparin)
  • Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR
Why Join Us
  • Traveler-friendly unit with a teamwork-oriented culture and a mix of experience levels among staff
  • Robust on-unit support including in-house Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist coverage, IV/VAT Team, OT/PT/ST services, and Telemetry Tech monitoring


Job ID 890499

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