RN - Telemetry

Details

Client Name
Christus - LA - Alexandria

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Telemetry

Job ID
38535970

Weekly Pay
$2260.77


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/08/2026

End Date
02/07/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Telemetry unit delivers routine and complex care to cardiac patients. This role requires clinical independence while maintaining awareness of relevant aspects of patient care. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care that includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse plays a significant role in managing contingencies typical of clinical nursing and is responsible for appropriate assignments and delegation to other care providers.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit competency as per organizational standards: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication administration, and nursing care provided.
• Assess patient education needs and provide information to patients and their families, identifying additional issues and resources as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in a relevant nursing specialty is preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  
  
  • BLS certification via AHA required.
  • ACLS certification via AHA required.
  • RN License in the state of employment or compact required.

Position Requirements:

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires will be precepted by a designated trained staff member, with onboarding validated through completion of organizational entry competency validation.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is mandatory.

Work Schedule:

Nights, with a shift of 7 PM to 7 AM. The RN is expected to work every other weekend.

Patient Care:

The nurse-patient ratio will vary between 5:1 and 6:1 depending on staffing levels. The primary electronic medical record (EMR) system used is Epic.

Dress Code:

Employees are required to wear ceil blue scrubs while on duty.

Client Details

Address
3330 Masonic Dr

City
Alexandria

State
LA

Zip Code
71301