Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Lafayette, LA

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lafayette, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Telemetry unit managing diagnoses including chest pain, CAD, COPD exacerbation, stroke/TIA, GI bleed, AFib, AFl, bradycardia, tachycardia, and wound infections
• Monitor and manage patients on cardiac drips; interpret and respond to dysrhythmias via continuous telemetry monitoring
• Support pre- and post-procedural care for angiogram/angioplasty patients (no sheath pulls); assist with care related to PPM/AICD, LINQ recorder, EGD, colonoscopy, and general surgical procedures
• Manage patients requiring chest tubes, wound vacs, and central line catheters
• Participate in holiday coverage rotation; candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
• In the event of an emergency, may be assigned to an emergency response team and expected to remain at or return to the facility as directed by unit management; specific details will be communicated at the time of each event

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in specialty
• Telemetry experience with demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (per address on driver's license) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with post-cardiac catheterization care and cardiac drip management

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, making this an accessible opportunity for those beginning their travel nursing career
• Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a smooth transition into the role

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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