Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,122 per week in Lafayette, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: October 28, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503! Pay Information $2,122 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty License: Compact or LA nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS Must-Have: Accessing ports Blood product administration Cardiac telemetry Central line care/management Chest tube management Post cardiac angiogram care Post myocardial infarction care Pre/post cardiac catheterization care Sheath removal Starting and maintaining IVs Telemetry monitoring Description: This position involves working in a medical-surgical/telemetry unit. You will care for patients with conditions such as chest pain, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, arrhythmias, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and syncope. There is always the potential for medical-surgical overflow cases. Special procedures include pre/post catheterization lab procedures, pacemaker management, ablations, and vascular surgeries. You will be responsible for titration of drips and sheath pulling at the bedside. Every other holiday work may be required, and you could be reassigned to other inpatient units as needed. This position requires effective management of telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias. Wound care and management experience is essential. A strong emphasis is placed on isolation precautions and patient safety protocols. Candidates must be prepared for emergency response situations, especially during adverse weather events. You should be comfortable being part of a team and possess good communication skills. Flexibility with scheduling and patient assignments is necessary. 28508274EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS MS Tele Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.

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