Travel RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry - $1,984 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/30/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 30, 2026 Length: 8 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring telemetry monitoring skills, cardiac drip management, and night shift availability. Details Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting Patient population includes chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, HTN, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, and syncope Potential for med/surg overflow including GI bleed, sepsis, CVA, and COVID patients Specialized procedures include pre/post cath lab care, PPM/AICD, ablations, post-op CABG, post-op thoracotomy, vascular surgeries (CEAs, fem-pops), AAA repair, and sheath pulling at bedside Titration of cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, and Heparin Special equipment includes telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM Floating to all other inpatient units is required Every other holiday coverage required Specific scheduling requests (e.g., block scheduling) cannot be accommodated Requirements Active LA or Compact RN license currently in hand Current BLS certification (AHA required) Telemetry experience including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Experience with post-MI, post-cath, and cardiac surgery patients Proficiency in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips Skills required: port access, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, IV insertion, wound care/wound vac, and chest tube management Must reside 65 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Additional Information All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) Requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process Upon accepting an assignment, the unit manager may assign travelers to an Emergency Team with expectations to remain at the facility or serve on a relief team during emergency events; candidates uncomfortable with this requirement should not apply 8-week contract American Traveler Job ID P-681689. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.