Travel RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Job DescriptionADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 04/13/2026Duration: 8 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelRN Position Job Notes:Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.Opportunity:/nRN - Med Surg Tele/n/nJob Details:/n• Work in medical surgical telemetry unit with 6:1 patient ratio for days, nights, and weekends/n• 24-bed unit with daily census of 24 patients/n• 12-hour orientation provided/n• Weekend coverage required with every other holiday schedule/n• May be pulled to all other inpatient units (agency staff pulled first)/n• No guarantee of specific scheduling requests such as block scheduling/n• Must accept assignment to Emergency Team during emergency events with expectation to remain at facility until event passes/n• Minimum 2 years experience in specialty required/n• Must live over 65 miles from facility (no local travelers accepted)/n• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS, telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias/n• Care for patients with chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, diabetes, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, and syncope/n• Perform pre/post cardiac catheterization care, manage pacemaker/AICD patients, post-op CABG and thoracotomy care/n• Handle vascular surgeries including CEAs, fem-pops, and AAA repairs/n• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, and heparin/n• Perform bedside sheath pulling procedures/n• Work with telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs/n• Manage central lines, peripheral lines, PICC lines, and port access/n• Louisiana or compact nursing license required in hand upon submission/n• NURSYS report required (must be within 4 weeks of submission)/n/nFacility:/nThis medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering advanced cardiac and medical surgical services. The organization provides specialized care including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, and complex surgical interventions. The facility maintains a 24-bed medical surgical telemetry unit with full interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services. The healthcare system emphasizes emergency preparedness and may require staff participation in emergency response teams during critical events./n/nLocation:/nLafayette, LA/nLafayette offers a vibrant blend of Cajun culture, excellent cuisine, and Southern hospitality in the heart of Louisiana's Acadiana region. The city provides a rich cultural experience with numerous festivals, live music venues, and outdoor recreational opportunities along the nearby bayous and parks.Adex Job ID #3208462. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.Benefits- Referral bonus