Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Days)

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Days 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned telemetry patients.
• Care for patients presenting with MI, CHF, arrhythmias, PVD, and med/surg overflow; manage cardiac drips as appropriate per protocol.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed therapies.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of employment or valid compact license.
• BLS certification required from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS certification required from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a telemetry or related nursing specialty.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience caring for cardiac patients including management of cardiac drips.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic telemetry unit with a diverse cardiac patient population, with temp-to-perm conversion possible for the right candidate.

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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