Travel Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Telemetry - $2,188 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lafayette, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit managing diagnoses including chest pain, CAD, arrhythmias, CHF, COPD exacerbation, MI, renal failure, PE, GI bleed, and related conditions
• Perform telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage cardiac and vasoactive drip titration (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Heparin)
• Provide pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac catheterization, angiogram, PPM/AICD, ablations, and vascular surgeries including sheath removal at bedside
• Manage and maintain central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs
• Administer blood products, access ports, and perform IV starts while adhering to isolation precautions and wound care protocols
• Participate in holiday rotation and be available for float to other inpatient units as needed; may be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical/Telemetry specialty
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Demonstrated competency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip titration
• Experience with chest tubes, post-cardiac cath/sheath removal, CABG care, port accessing, and blood product administration
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (address on driver's license to site address) – local travelers are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with vasoactive drip management and hemodynamic monitoring in a high-acuity telemetry environment
• Familiarity with vascular surgery post-operative care (CEAs, fem-pops) and pre/post PPM/AICD and ablation procedures
• Prior travel nursing experience with strong adaptability to varied inpatient unit assignments

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity telemetry environment with exposure to a broad range of cardiac and medical-surgical diagnoses and procedures
• Orientation is fully structured and conducted five days a week, with billable modules completed during orientation hours

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755390. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others