Telemetry Registered Nurse - Pineville, Louisiana

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Job Description

Advance your nursing career by providing excellent care for cardiac and telemetry patients in a dynamic hospital environment. This opportunity offers a full-time contract position with a 12-hour day shift schedule, running from 7AM to 7PM, with an every-other-weekend commitment. Temp-to-perm conversion is possible depending on performance and facility needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Active RN license (state of employment or compact)
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• At least one year of clinical experience in cardiac or telemetry nursing preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Strong patient assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing competency and skills validation

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care in accordance with the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs, including complex psychological, cultural, and social considerations
• Administer medications and therapies safely, monitor efficacy and side effects, and follow protocol
• Accurately document patient histories, symptoms, medications, and interventions
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on health management and available resources
• Participate in New Nurses Orientation and ongoing skill validations; support quality improvement initiatives

Additional Details:

• Nurse/patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1, adjusted according to staffing levels
• No on-call duties
• The unit serves cardiac and telemetry patients (not a stepdown unit)
• Newly hired nurses will complete orientation and preceptorship, with competency assessments

This contract position provides an engaging professional environment and the chance to further develop your expertise in telemetry and cardiac care. If you are a skilled RN looking to make a meaningful impact, please submit your application today and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes.