TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70816!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
Location
Baton Rouge, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry unit with a night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
- Monitor and manage patients on cardiac drips and interpret EKG readings
- Float to other units as assigned based on departmental needs
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide every-other-weekend coverage
- Fulfill holiday coverage requirements, expected to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
- In the event of an emergency, report as assigned by unit management, which may include remaining at the facility until the event passes or serving on a relief team
Required Qualifications
- Active Compact or Louisiana RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal
- BLS certification required (AHA)
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Minimum 1 year of Telemetry and/or Med-Surg experience
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
- Must live more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on driver's license to the facility) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with cardiac drip management and continuous telemetry monitoring
- Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are accepted)
Why Join Us
- Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable module completion time, supporting a smooth transition into the role
- Opportunity to work within a well-established health system with structured onboarding and clear unit expectations