Telemetry RN Job in Houma, LA

Ochsner Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Telemetry in Houma, Louisiana. This is a 91-day travel assignment with a start date of November 9, 2026. You will work 3x12 shifts on nights at a weekly rate of $2,046.

Position Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in Telemetry required
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required
• CPI certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred

Shift Details:

• Patient ratio of 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Open to first-time travelers

Patient Population and Common Diagnoses:

You will care for neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients. Common diagnoses include congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, flu, abdominal surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, gynecological surgeries, sickle cell crisis, NSTEMI, metabolic encephalopathy, and cellulitis.

Core Clinical Skills:

• Telemetry monitoring
• Blood product administration
• Heparin and IV insulin protocols
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Wound care and feeding tube care
• PICC line and central line management
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip management

Interdisciplinary Support:

Physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and radiology support are available to assist with patient care.