Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,778 per week in Bossier City, LA

Provide direct patient care on a Med-Surg/Telemetry and Transplant unit, managing patients awaiting transplant, post-transplant, or with transplant history, as well as common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, altered mental status, and DKA. Perform and interpret EKG readings and cardiac strip analysis; manage patients with chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, and cardiac drips (no titration required).

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111!

Job ID: 883826

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,778.19

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (12-Hour Days)
Location

Bossier City, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 3/2 rotation (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 Med-Surg/Telemetry and Transplant unit, managing patients awaiting transplant, post-transplant, or with transplant history, as well as common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, altered mental status, and DKA
• Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:5 on day shift, delivering safe and effective nursing care in alignment with unit standards
• Perform and interpret EKG readings and cardiac strip analysis; manage patients with chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, and cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Perform wound care as directed, IV initiation, blood glucose monitoring, and other nursing interventions within scope of practice
• Document accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed; travelers float first per unit policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; first-time travelers must have at least 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• Must pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to start
• Travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry or transplant nursing
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience managing patients with chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, or cardiac drips
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit environment that includes dedicated RT coverage 24/7, an IV/VAT team, phlebotomy support, hospitalist availability, and therapy services (OT, PT, ST)
• Free parking available in designated areas on-site