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

Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Telemetry unit serving medical, surgical, telemetry, CHF, post-cath lab, pacemaker, dialysis, and COPD patient populations. First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care; travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have a separation of at least 1 year.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Job ID: 890509

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,771.16

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Telemetry (12-Hour Nights)
Location

Shreveport, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 3/2 Rotating Blue Schedule (4 days one week, 3 days the next - mandatory) | Every other weekend rotation | No on-call required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Telemetry unit serving medical, surgical, telemetry, CHF, post-cath lab, pacemaker, dialysis, and COPD patient populations
• Manage non-titrating cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Cardizem, and Heparin infusions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; apply TR bands and perform peripheral IV insertion and central line care
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6 on nights, collaborating with CNAs, charge nurses, telemetry techs, and interdisciplinary support staff
• Document accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR; administer medications via Pyxis and manage IV therapy using Alaris pumps
• Float to other Med-Surg or Telemetry units as needed; participate in weekend and holiday rotation (expected to work 2 of 3 holidays)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Telemetry experience in an acute care setting
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival
• First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care; travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have a separation of at least 1 year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Post-surgical recovery experience and familiarity with TR band application
• Prior experience with Meditech Expanse, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Comfort working with non-titrating cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Cardizem, Heparin)

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, telemetry techs, and OT/PT/ST services