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

Lafayette, Louisiana 6 hours ago ✦ New

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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/30/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Opportunity: RN
- Med Surg Tele Job Details:
- Provide nursing care for patients with chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD exacerbation, PNA, HTN, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, and syncope
- Handle med-surg overflow patients including GI bleed, sepsis, CVA, and COVID positive cases
- Manage 6:1 patient ratio for days, nights, and weekends
- Work with adult and geriatric patient populations in 24-bed unit
- Perform pre/post cath lab care, PPM/AICD procedures, ablations, post-op CABG, thoracotomy, and vascular surgeries
- Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, and heparin
- Perform sheath pulling at bedside
- Work every other holiday with potential to float to all other inpatient units
- 12-hour orientation required with modules completed during orientation
- Must live over 65 miles from facility (no local travelers accepted)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS, telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs required
- Skills include IV insulin protocols, hemodialysis management, heparin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP management, and blood product administration
- Must have 2 years experience in specialty and Louisiana or Compact license in hand
- Emergency team assignment possible during emergency events with expectation to remain at facility
- NURSYS report required within 4 weeks of submission Facility: This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive medical surgical telemetry unit providing specialized cardiac and medical care.

The facility features advanced telemetry monitoring capabilities and offers a full range of cardiac services including catheterization lab procedures, cardiac surgery support, and post-operative care.

The organization maintains high standards for patient care with interdisciplinary support services including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and radiology support.

Location: Lafayette, LA Lafayette offers a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Cajun country with excellent cuisine, music, and festivals year-round.

The area provides a unique blend of Southern charm and Louisiana culture, making it an exciting place to work while experiencing authentic Creole and Cajun lifestyle.

Adex Job ID 3175984.

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.

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