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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

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SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Catheterization, Congestive Heart Failure, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Hemodialysis, Hospital, MEDITECH, Medications, Nursing, On Call, Pain Management, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Pumps, Pyxis, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Schedule Development, Telemetry Nursing, Training/Teaching, Wound Care
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Hourly Pay Rate: $46.90

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience to join our Telemetry unit. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a brand new Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit within a growing facility offering numerous educational opportunities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing patients with conditions such as Sepsis, Cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID, PNA, and post-operative cases including Total Joints and GI/Abdominal surgeries.

Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced environment, managing wound care, JP drains, wound vacs, Hemodialysis Catheter care, Fistulas, PCA, and pain management. The RN will also be required to pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival.

Schedule & Hours:
  • 4-day workweek with mandatory weekend rotation every other week
  • Work 4 days one week and 3 days the next
  • Schedule includes working 2/3 holidays
  • No on-call required

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of RN experience in acute care
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
  • Ability to pass an EKG competency exam
  • Support units include charge nurse, HUC/secretary, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist, OT/PT/ST

Support & Equipment:
  • EMR: Meditech Expanse
  • IV Pumps: Alaris
  • Medication dispensing: Pyxis
  • In-house phlebotomy and RT services
  • Orientation: 2-4 days hospital orientation + 2 days on unit

Other Notes:
  • Scrub color is Pewter; T-shirts must be gray, white, or black with WK monogram
  • Jackets in gray or black
  • Badges must be worn above the waist at all times
  • Free parking available

Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success
  • Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC

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