Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Cardiac Med-Surg/Telemetry RN – Day Shift
Start: ASAP Shift: Days, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week Weekends: Every other weekend Call: None Ratio: Typically 1:5; occasionally 1:6 Floating: Required as needed Scrubs: Ceil blue Openings: One Temp-to-Perm: Possible
Required Qualifications
Active state RN license or compact license
AHA BLS
AHA ACLS
One year of related nursing experience preferred
BSN preferred
Cardiac monitoring and medication-drip experience
Patient Population
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure
Cardiac arrhythmias
Peripheral vascular disease
Medical-Surgical overflow
Unit Details
The department manages several cardiac medication drips. Nurses do not titrate these drips but must be comfortable monitoring them, recognizing complications and responding appropriately.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
Administer medications and prescribed treatments
Monitor treatment effectiveness and adverse reactions
Manage cardiac patients and non-titrated drips
Document assessments, symptoms, medications and interventions
Educate patients, families and caregivers
Delegate appropriate tasks to other members of the care team
Float to other units when needed
Additional Information
Overtime is not billable until after 48 hours
New hires complete organizational and Med-Surg competency validation
Bedside orientation is provided by a designated preceptor
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Health savings account
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alexandria, LA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Myocardial Infarctionunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Peripheral Vascular Diseaseunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
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