Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $1670 per week.
trusted healthForbing, LA
Up to $1,670 per week
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $1670 per week.
trusted healthForbing, LASenior L5
Up to $1,670 per week
Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Experience:
- 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
- 2 years of Telemetry Unit experience.
- Experience with Meditech is preferred.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Louisiana license or compact license (required after submission).
- This role will require floating to multiple units
- Local & travel allowed. Candidates living
- COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
- Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.
- Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted. Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: 2 years Med Tele experience in an acute care setting. First-time travelers must have 2 years of perm staff RN experience in acute care. Post-surgical recovery, PIV skills, central line care, TR bands, and non-titrating cardiac drip skills with dobutamine, Cardizem, and heparin are required.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred.
Required Credentials:
Traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN). Special Requests: Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff member. RTO of up to 7 days is allowed, but the assignment must be extended 1 week for every full week requested off. May only request 1 weekend of RTO per 13-week contract. Unit Details: Patient types include medical, surgical, telemetry, CHF, post-cath-lab (no sheath removal), pacemakers, dialysis, and COPD. The CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:10. Phlebotomy, RT, and a hospitalist are in-house; OT, PT, and ST support is available. The IV/VAT team is available 7a-3p. Telemetry monitoring and a telemetry technician are available. An admit nurse is available. The unit uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing. Shift & Scheduling: The schedule is a 3/2 blue schedule, with 4 days one week and 3 days the next week; this is mandatory. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. No call. The clinician will work 2 of 3 holidays.
Floating Requirements:
Floats to other Med-Surg or Tele units in rotation with staff. 7 days maximum time off 2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 12 months Proof of identification required Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes License Type: registered License State: LA Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6 Shift Type: Day Contract Date: 2026-10-19 Expected Length: 13 weeks Hours per Shift: 12 Shifts per Week: 3
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Location
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