Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,865 per week in Shreveport, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,865 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Job ID: 885021


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,865.77



Job Title


Registered Nurse - Telemetry | 12-Hour Nights

Location


Shreveport, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every-other-weekend rotation | Expected schedule alternates 4 days one week and 3 days the next (mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 21-bed unit serving Med/Surg, Orthopedic, Neurological, and Telemetry patient populations, including post-operative cases such as ORIF, total joint replacements, and spinal surgeries
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, confirm telemetry technician findings, and manage non-titrating cardiac drips
• Manage central lines, HD catheters, wound vacs, drains, and catheters; support peritoneal dialysis patients in coordination with dialysis RN
• Document accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Float to like units as needed - travelers are expected to float first
• Adhere to facility dress code requirements, including designated scrub colors and visible badge wear at all times

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license applicable to the state of Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• Previous Telemetry experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival
• If previously a permanent staff member at this facility, must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Familiarity with tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis patient management
• Experience in post-operative orthopedic or neurological nursing care

Why Join Us

• Work within a team-oriented unit culture supported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, on-call hospitalist coverage, centralized telemetry monitoring, wound care services, and a charge nurse presence each shift
• Free parking available in designated areas

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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