Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,816 per week at Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center summary:
As a Travel Nurse RN specializing in telemetry, I provide high-quality care to patients requiring stepdown and post-operative monitoring. With a focus on cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, I ensure effective management of critical interventions and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams. My role includes adhering to patient ratio standards and flexible scheduling to meet the demands of various units within the facility.
Certification Details
BLSACLSNIHSS
Job Details
General InformationBeds: 24Years of Experience: 1-2 yearsWill Accept a First-time traveler: YesTravelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staffMust not live within a 50-mile radius of facilityCovid policy: vaccine required, exemption processPatient Types: s/p CABG, Lung surgery (lobectomy/VATS), PCI, AICD placement, TAVR, etc.Medical Stepdown overflow: Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Stroke, DKAPatient Ratios: 1:3-4
Job Requirements
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (preferred), LVAD certification (preferred)Skills required: PASS an EKG competency exam, Titrating cardiac drips, managing and discontinuing Art lines, managing Temporary pacemakers, Central line management, chest tubes
Schedule Information
Weekend rotation: every other weekendWill work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatoryCan we approve time off? Yes, 7 daysWill they be on call? No callHoliday Expectations: scheduled per rotation
Unit Specific Information
2 days of hospital orientation and 2 shifts on unitFloating: possibly to 2 North (Medical Stepdown) or Medsurg (1:5-6 ratios)
Additional Details
Scrub Color: PewterParking: Free in designated areasCulture on the unit: Diverse; multiple travelers; traveler friendly
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, Telemetry, Critical Care, Registered Nurse, Patient Management, Healthcare Staffing, Nursing Certification, Electrocardiogram, Medical Stepdown
