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 – MedSurg/Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed MedSurg/Telemetry unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation for all assigned patients
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments with close attention to detail and condition changes
• Perform unit-specific procedures including PICC line removal and vascular/temporary catheter removal
• Complete documentation using the Meditech electronic health record system
• Participate in hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and patient experience initiatives including AIDET and My Care Boards; float to other units as needed per facility policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Louisiana
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required prior to submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a MedSurg or Telemetry setting
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry rhythms
• Proficiency or prior experience with Meditech documentation system preferred at time of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or Certified Stroke/Chest Pain Center environment
• Familiarity with iMobile technology and Dynamap vital signs equipment
• Strong multitasking ability and demonstrated performance in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
• National nursing certification in a relevant specialty

Why Join Us

• Join a highly experienced team on a recognized unit that maintains high employee engagement scores and strong quality and core measure outcomes
• Work with advanced technology including iMobile phones, Dynamaps integrated with Meditech, and an advanced call light system, with self-scheduling available within unit guidelines

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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