Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,023 per week in Houma, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Houma, LA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,023 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: MS/Tele Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Compact or state-specific nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI preferred; PALS preferred, but not required Must-Have: - Ability to manage patient ratios of 1:5 - Willingness to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Description: Please ensure candidates are aware of specific expectations for the role. Upon accepting the assignment, the unit manager may assign the traveler to an "Emergency Team." There will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after the event passes or be part of the relief team. Specific details related to compensation will be communicated during each emergency event, as impacts may vary. By signing the travel contract for this position, the traveler accepts these expectations. Travelers should report as assigned by their immediate unit manager if an emergency event occurs. Candidates must be comfortable with this requirement. The unit is open to first-time travelers. Every other weekend availability is required. Previous charge experience is preferred. Experience in patient charting systems is preferred. Low pediatric patient population; PALS certification is not required but may be preferred in special cases. Specific skills required include managing ports, administering blood products, and providing care for telemetry patients. Unit supports interdisciplinary collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Patient demographics include neonates, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Clinical diagnoses may involve conditions such as pneumonia, metabolic issues, and post-operative recovery from surgeries. Please be prepared to provide two manager or supervisor references if needed. All candidates are expected to comply with vaccination requirements.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• MS Tele
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam