LVN / LPN Telemetry
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AlexandriaEntry level1+ yrsContract
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Licensed practical nurse telemetry.
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Details
- Found
- 15 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location
- Alexandria, LA
Full description
Job Title
Travel LVN/LPN – Med Surg (Telemetry)
Location
Alexandria, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1
• Operate and monitor equipment including IV pumps, wound vacs, SCD pumps, Kangaroo pumps, chest tubes, telemetry monitors, PCA pumps, BiPAPs, and epidurals
• Perform wound vac changes, wound care, IV insertions, and insertion of indwelling Foley catheters
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, RNs, and PCTs during night shift operations
• Float to other units (6A, 3A, 3 South, 4 South) as needed based on census and staffing requirements
• Adhere to unit dress code: ceil blue scrubs required; no sweatshirts, no Crocs
Required Qualifications
• Active LVN/LPN nursing license (must be current and in good standing)
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team player
Preferred Experience / Skills
• Experience with telemetry monitoring in an acute care setting
• Strong prioritization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with trauma, orthopedic, or med-surg patient populations
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to work on a well-staffed, collaborative unit with a supportive team structure across day and night shifts
• Gain valuable experience in a trauma/ortho/med-surg environment utilizing a wide range of clinical equipment and procedures
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