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 (Nights)
Location
Alexandria, Louisiana
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment
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 level of practice.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given 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.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN License in state of employment or compact state 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 1 year of experience in a Telemetry or related nursing specialty.
- Ability to work every other weekend as required.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Prior experience caring for Cardiac and Telemetry patients (note: this is not a Stepdown unit).
Why Join Us
- This 13-week travel contract offers the potential to transition to a permanent position for the right candidate.
- No on-call requirement, offering a predictable and structured night shift schedule.
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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