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

Malone Healthcare

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • $1,778

Highlights

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).

Numbers & Facts

LocationBossier City, LA
Salary$1,778

Description

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


Job ID 883826

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