Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 905087

Job Title


Travel RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Nights)

Location


Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Renal Telemetry Med/Surg unit with a 6:1 patient ratio in a 36-bed setting
• Perform telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation using unit equipment including IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, enteral feeding pumps, BiPAPs, and Vapotherms
• Coordinate dialysis care and conduct post-dialysis assessments for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
• Administer IV therapy, medications, and blood products; manage central line care and maintenance
• Perform wound care management and enteral feeding management
• May float to other Medical-Surgical units based on staffing and patient care needs; document all care using Meditech EMR

• Current RN license (must be active and in good standing)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for telemetry patients
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills with experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

• Prior telemetry experience in a clinical setting
• Renal or dialysis patient care experience
• ACLS certification
• Experience with Meditech EMR

• Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with a team that values adaptability, accountability, and compassionate patient-centered care
• Gain specialized experience in renal telemetry med/surg nursing using advanced equipment and technology in an active acute care setting