Travel Contract RN - Registered Nurse (Telemetry)

Nurses Direct; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available

Travel package includes taxable wage and tax-free stipend

Job summary

Nurses Direct in Lake Charles, United States is seeking a Travel Contract RN. This role requires a Registered Nurse diploma, a current RN license in Louisiana, and at least one year of nursing experience, with two years preferred. The job involves using nursing processes for patient care and effective communication within the healthcare team.

Health insurance is available at the start of the assignment, along with a travel package that includes a taxable wage and a tax-free stipend.

Qualifications

• Required: Registered nurse diploma.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• 1 year experience required; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Travel Contract RN - Registered Nurse (Telemetry)

Lake Charles, United States | Posted on 01/16/2026

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.

Certifications

Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (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.
• Assesses 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.

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.

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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

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.

Requirements

Registered Nurse - LA or Compact.

1 year experience required.

2 year experience preferred.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.

Travel package includes taxable wage and tax free stipend combined.