Telemetry Registered Nurse

Talentburst,-Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

Talentburst,-Inc is seeking an RN - Telemetry for a 13-week, onsite contract in Lafayette, LA. Night shift, 12-hour days, 3 days per week, Med Surg/Tele unit. ACLS/BLS required, ACLS added as noted.

ACLS and BLS certifications must be current; RN license in state of practice required. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, patient teaching, and leading interdisciplinary teams while ensuring quality outcomes and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area.
• Education: RN diploma mandatory; associate/bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: 2 years in relevant Med Surg/Tele/Telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in patient care.
• Assess learning needs and provide teaching to diverse patients and families.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources.
• Use data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes.
• Support privacy, cultural sensitivity, and professional accountability.
• Remain compliant with laws, standards and regulations.

Skills

Computers & software proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Judgement & decision making

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

RN-Registered Nurse // Med Surg/Tele $1,267 weekly stipends $16.94/hour $609.84 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 11/02/2026 13 weeks

Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Departments

Med Surg Tele Unit

Job Title

RN - Telemetry

Specialty

Med Surg/Tele

Duration

13 Weeks

Location

Lafayette, LA 70503

Shift

Night Shift 12 Hour

Supplier Notes

ACLS added AdHoc, please ensure included at candidate submission.

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience Required

2 years

Certifications

• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

KSAs

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace*** especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Shift

Night Shift 12 Hour

Supplier Notes

ACLS added AdHoc, please ensure included at candidate submission.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement options

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.