Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,879 per week in Shreveport, LA

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: 5E/W Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience License: Active Registered Nurse License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Traveler must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival. Description: This position focuses on providing care for patients primarily in the post-operative phase, specifically those undergoing urology surgeries such as robotic radial prostatectomies and nephrectomies.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: 5E/W Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience License: Active Registered Nurse License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Traveler must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival. Wound management skills required. Experience with JP drains, wound vacs, and hemodialysis catheter care. Knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation and non-titratable cardiac drips is essential. Description: This position focuses on providing care for patients primarily in the post-operative phase, specifically those undergoing urology surgeries such as robotic radial prostatectomies and nephrectomies. The unit also handles med/surg overflow patients, including those with conditions like sepsis, cellulitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Occasional overflow from post-operative cases may include total joint replacements and gastrointestinal surgeries. Patient ratios are typically RN 1:5-6 and CNA support is available. Charge nurses are available to support the team, with additional resources for phlebotomy and IV/VAT procedures. Charting is conducted through an EMR system. Weekend rotations are mandatory, with shifts alternating between 4 days one week and 3 days the next. Travelers will be expected to work 2 out of 3 holidays during the contract. Uniform scrubs should be in designated colors and compliance with dress code is required.