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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Days)

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | 13-Week Assignment | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required | No On-Call Requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provides routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients on a Cardiac and Telemetry unit.
• Administers medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and available resources.
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of employment or valid compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Telemetry or related nursing specialty.
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior experience in a Cardiac or Telemetry setting (note: this is not a Stepdown unit).

Why Join Us

• 13-week travel contract with the possibility of temp-to-perm conversion for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work in a dedicated Cardiac and Telemetry environment with a structured onboarding and competency validation process.

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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