Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $1670 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 2 years of Telemetry Unit experience.

• Experience with Meditech is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Louisiana license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.

• Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:
First-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care.
Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation (will confirm tele tech findings), drains, wound vacs, traches (charge or RT will manage), central lines, catheters, HD catheters, and peritoneal dialysis (dialysis RN will manage) is required.
Required Credentials:
Traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN).
Special Requests:
Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a permanent staff member.
RTO of up to 7 days is allowed; the assignment must be extended by 1 week for every full week requested off.
Only 1 weekend of RTO may be requested per 13-week contract.
Unit Details:
Patient types include Med Surg, Ortho, Neuro, and Telemetry.
Cases include ORIF; total joint procedures involving hips, knees, and shoulders; spinal/neck surgeries including laminectomies, fusion, and discectomy; hemodialysis; and chest pain rule-outs.
The charge nurse may or may not have a patient assignment.
Phlebotomy draws peripheral blood only.
The IV/VAT team is available on the day shift only.
Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.
Hospitalist support is available on call 24/7.
Wound care support is available.
The unit has centralized telemetry with a tele tech.
Uses Alaris IV pumps.
Uses Pyxis for medication dispensing.
Shift & Scheduling:
Weekend rotation is every other weekend.
Work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week; this is mandatory.
No call.
Work 2 of 3 holidays.
Floating Requirements:
Float to like units.
Travelers float first.

7 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: LA
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-11-30
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3