Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | 36 or 48 hours per week guarantee available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care for cardiac and telemetry patients utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of employment or valid compact license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a telemetry or related nursing specialty.
• Ability to work every other weekend as part of the schedule.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior experience in a cardiac or telemetry unit setting (non-stepdown).

Why Join Us

• Temp-to-permanent conversion is a possibility, offering long-term career potential beyond the initial 13-week contract.
• No on-call requirement, providing a predictable and stable night shift schedule.