Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Houma, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Houma, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and assess patients on telemetry, responding appropriately to changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, including participation in holiday coverage rotation (2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually)
• Complete required facility orientation modules as scheduled
• Be prepared to serve on an emergency response or relief team in the event of a declared emergency, as directed by unit management

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA-issued)
• CPI certification required
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as verified by address on driver's license) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification preferred (note: candidates without PALS will not be assigned pediatric patients)
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing within a structured and supportive facility environment
• Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable modules, helping you get up to speed efficiently

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #795065. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

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