Telemetry Registered Nurse | Alexandria, Louisiana

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Job Description

Take the next step in advancing your nursing career with this exciting opportunity in a dynamic telemetry environment. This contract role requires a skilled RN whose clinical knowledge and leadership abilities ensure high-quality patient care across a busy telemetry/cardiac unit (not step-down).

Schedule:

• Day shifts, 7:00am 7:00pm
• Full time
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities

Key Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in the state of employment or compact
• BLS and ACLS certification from AHA (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in cardiac/telemetry nursing strongly preferred
• Strong documentation, assessment, and patient education skills
• Ability to attend New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire (required for all new RNs)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, focusing on cardiac and telemetry populations
• Independently manage routine and complex patient needs, adept at prioritizing and delegating tasks to care providers as appropriate
• Administer medications/treatments and monitor effectiveness and side effects per protocol
• Provide emotional, psychological, and educational support to patients and families
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately in the medical record
• Participate in ongoing competency validation and organizational orientation/onboarding

Role Details:

• Nurse/patient ratio typically 5:1-6:1, depending on staffing
• Completion of annual competency requirements expected
• Opportunities for temp-to-perm placement may be available

This is a fantastic chance to enhance your clinical skills and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on patient-centered care. Qualified RNs who are ready to provide exceptional telemetry nursing and meet these requirements are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration!