Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Lafayette, LA
Full-time
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
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
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Lafayette, LA
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, atrial fibrillation, GI bleed, and wound infections
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and manage dysrhythmias, including rhythm management with cardiac drips (non-titrated for blood pressure)
- Care for pre- and post-angiogram/angioplasty patients; assist with procedures including PPM/AICD, chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and general surgical cases
- Operate and manage specialized equipment including telemetry monitoring systems, chest tubes, and wound VACs
- Participate in unit-level emergency response protocols as directed by unit management in the event of a declared emergency
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry specialty
- Current BLS certification (AHA required)
- Telemetry experience with demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
- NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date
- Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as verified by address on driver's license)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Current ACLS certification (AHA required)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are accepted)
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic cardiac and medical-surgical environment gaining exposure to a broad range of diagnoses, procedures, and specialized equipment
- Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours
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