LVN / LPN Telemetry
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AlexandriaEntry level1+ yrsContract
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Licensed practical nurse telemetry.
NursingClinical
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) | Expected start October 2026
Key Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care on a Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg unit with a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Operate and monitor unit 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 on night shift
• Float to other units as needed (6A, 3A, 3 South, 4 South)
• Work every other weekend shift; expected to be on call when census is low
Required Qualifications
• Active LVN/LPN nursing license in good standing
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to function as a team player
Preferred Experience / Skills
• Demonstrated prioritization skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage a 6:1 patient ratio efficiently
• Prior experience with telemetry monitoring
Why Join Us
• Work alongside a well-staffed, collaborative team on a 36-bed unit with consistent support from charge nurses and patient care technicians
• Gain experience in a trauma/ortho/med-surg environment utilizing a broad range of clinical equipment and procedures
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