Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,173 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/06/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel RN 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: RN - Med Surg Tele Job Details: - 12-hour orientation required - Patient ratio of 6:1 for days, nights, and weekends - Weekend coverage required with every other holiday worked - Float to all other inpatient units as needed (agency staff pulled first) - 2 years of experience in specialty required - Must live over 65 miles from facility (no local travelers accepted) - Care for adult and geriatric patients on 24-bed telemetry unit with daily census of 24 - Manage patients with chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, diabetes, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, and syncope - Handle med-surg overflow patients including sepsis and CVA cases - Perform pre/post cath lab care, PPM/AICD procedures, ablations, and vascular surgeries - Titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, and Heparin - Perform bedside sheath removal procedures - Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS - Must have telemetry monitoring experience and dysrhythmia interpretation/management skills - Experience required with chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, wound vacs, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, IV starts, port accessing, and isolation precautions - Compact or Louisiana license required upon submittal - Must be available for Emergency Team assignment during emergency events - Unable to guarantee specific scheduling requests such as block scheduling Facility: This medical center features a comprehensive cardiovascular telemetry unit with 24 beds serving adult and geriatric patients. The facility provides advanced cardiac care including catheter lab services, cardiac surgery support, and specialized procedures such as pacemaker/AICD implantations and cardiac ablations. The unit offers interdisciplinary support services including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and social services to ensure comprehensive patient care. Location: Lafayette, LA Lafayette offers a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Louisiana's Acadiana region, known for its rich Cajun and Creole heritage, excellent cuisine, and lively music scene. The area provides a unique blend of Southern charm and cultural diversity, making it an exciting place for healthcare professionals to experience authentic Louisiana culture while advancing their careers. Adex Job ID 3217399. 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 LLC ADEX 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386