Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $2,122 per week in Lafayette, LA

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med / Surg / Tele RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503!

Pay Information

$2,122 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Profession : Nursing

Specialty : Med-Surg / Tele

Duration : 8 Weeks

Shift : Night

Hours per Shift : 12 Hours

Experience : 2 Years in specialty

License : Compact or State license required

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, CPI

Must-Have :

• Experience in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Ability to manage cardiac drips and vasoactive drips
• Proficiency in central line care, peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with chest tubes and post-angiogram management

Description :

This position requires the nurse to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population.

The nurse will be expected to provide care for patients with various conditions, including chest pain, COPD exacerbation, renal failure, and GI bleeds.

Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of emergency assignments due to severe weather conditions.

Travelers may be assigned to an emergency team during weather events.

Flexibility is crucial as holiday scheduling and transfers to other units are standard.

Additional responsibilities may include administering blood products, starting IVs, and wound care management.

Attention to detail and adherence to isolation precautions are vital to maintain patient safety.

Candidates must be comfortable with a patient ratio of 6 and may float to other inpatient units as needed.

Interdisciplinary support is available from various service areas such as physical therapy and pharmacy.

All nurses should be skilled in basic life support and advanced cardiac care techniques.

This role demands a professional who can effectively collaborate with a team and manage a challenging workload.

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About Cynet Health

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