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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Shreveport, LA 71115

Posted: 01/23/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 56663 Specialty: Telemetry

Job Description


Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Join our dynamic team as a Registered Nurse in Telemetry and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within a state-of-the-art Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs to work in a growing facility that prioritizes education, support, and professional development. If you are passionate about advancing your nursing career and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Required Skills:
  • Active RN license
  • BLS certification; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience
  • Proficiency in wound management, JP drains, wound vacs, hemodialysis catheter care, fistulas, PCA, and pain management
  • Ability to pass an EKG competency exam prior to start
  • Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills
  • Capable of floating across Med/Surg units as needed

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Experience in sepsis management, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID, PNA
  • Familiarity with EMR systems, specifically Meditech Expanse
  • Experience with IV/VAT team procedures, PICC placement, and in-house phlebotomy
  • Ability to handle post-op overflow cases such as total joint surgeries and GI/abdominal procedures

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program
  • At least 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in a hospital setting
  • First-time travelers with 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care are eligible; those previously employed as permanent staff must have been separated for at least one year

Other Requirements:
  • Certification in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Willingness to work 12-hour day shifts, including every other weekend and 2-3 holidays per 13-week contract
  • Ability to work 4 days one week and 3 days the next
  • Up to 7 days of approved time off; no more than one weekend RTO per contract
  • Travel and licensure reimbursements, paid sick time, and additional benefits
  • Scrub color code: Pewter; solid gray, white, or black T-shirts with WK monogram; gray or black jackets; badges worn visibly above the waist
  • Free parking available
  • Clear compliance requirements, including passing an EKG competency prior to onboarding

This rewarding opportunity offers an hourly pay rate of $46.90, comprehensive benefits, weekly direct deposit pay schedule, and a supportive environment dedicated to your success. Take the next step in your nursing career—apply now and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication!

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
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