Telemetry Nurse (RN) in Boyce, LA

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Job Description

Step into a vital nursing role delivering high-quality care to cardiac and telemetry patients within a collaborative and supportive acute care environment. This full-time, contract position offers a structured schedule and the chance to make a significant difference for patients who require advanced monitoring but do not meet stepdown criteria.

Schedule:

• 7:00am 7:00pm, day shift
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide both routine and complex nursing care, utilizing the full nursing process from assessment to evaluation.
• Address complex emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families.
• Administer medicines and treatments per protocol, tracking therapeutic effectiveness and side effects.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient histories, symptoms, and interventions.
• Educate patients and families, identifying learning needs and available resources.
• Manage care assignments effectively and delegate tasks to other providers as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active RN license (state of employment or compact)
• BLS certification (AHA), required
• ACLS certification (AHA), required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• At least one year of experience in telemetry or a related nursing specialty preferred
• Commitment to attend New Nurses Orientation and complete all required clinical competency verifications
• Comfortable working with a nurse/patient ratio of 5:16:1

Benefits:

• Supportive onboarding, including orientation, precepted training, and competency validation
• Opportunity to transition from contract to permanent employment
• Work/life balance with consistent scheduling and no on-call shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, skilled nurses eager for a dynamic and rewarding work setting. If you have a passion for delivering patient-centered care among cardiac and telemetry populations, submit your application today to take the next step in your nursing career.