Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,748 per week in Shreveport, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,748 per week
Shift Information: Days - 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: 887363


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,748.25



Job Title


Registered Nurse - Telemetry / 12-Hour Days

Location


Shreveport, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Weekend rotation every other weekend; expected schedule alternates 4 days one week and 3 days the next

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a Medical, Surgical, and Oncology patient population, including comfort care and end-of-life patients, direct admissions, and patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation
• Perform medication administration, IV starts, port access, drain management, central line management with blood draws, and infection prevention practices
• Pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Meditech Expanse EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, hospitalists, phlebotomy, VAT team, respiratory therapy, and OT/PT/ST available 24/7
• Float to other Med-Surg units as needed and participate in holiday coverage, expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care; first-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• Candidates who were previously permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Chemotherapy certification (preferred; verification will be required if held)
• Prior experience with Meditech Expanse EMR
• Experience with oncology patient populations including chemotherapy and radiation patients
• Strong IV therapy and vascular access skills

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit environment with 24/7 nursing supervisors, hospitalist coverage, and dedicated ancillary support including VAT team, respiratory therapy, and phlebotomy
• Structured orientation program including EMR training and on-unit preceptorship to set travelers up for success

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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