TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809!
Job Title: Telemetry Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including travel experience
License: Active state or compact license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Telemetry experience
- Travel experience
Description:
The Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing care to patients post cardiac intervention.
This includes monitoring patients after procedures such as heart catheterization, pacemaker placement, CABG, and TAVR.
Candidates must have experience managing cardiac drips, interpreting dysrhythmias, and performing central line care.
Familiarity with telemetry systems for both unit monitoring and remote monitoring is essential.
The nurse will also be involved in administering blood products and caring for patients with various cardiac conditions.
Skills in IV management, chest tube maintenance, and post-operative care are required.
The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical diagnoses.
Interdisciplinary support is available from physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy, among others.
Flexibility to float within the facility as needed is a requirement of this position.
Local candidates are not accepted for this travel nursing position.
Candidates must meet all outlined requirements for consideration.