Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,128 per week in Lafayette, LA

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Lafayette, LA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,128 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med-Surg/Telemetry Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required License: Compact or state license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS, Telemetry, AHA Certifications Description: Please ensure traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, unit manager may assign you to an "Emergency Team." There will be an expectation to remain at the facility until after an event passes or be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be communicated during each emergency event, as impacts vary. By signing your travel contract for a position, you accept the aforementioned conditions. You should only apply if comfortable with the above requirements. Unit Info: Patient diagnoses include chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, DM, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleed, syncope. There is always potential for med-surg overflow. Special procedures include pre/post cath lab, PPM/AICD, ablations, post-operative CABG, post-operative thoracotomy, vascular surgeries, AAA repair, and titration of drips. Sheath pulling is done at the bedside. Staffing includes every other holiday and may require assignment to all inpatient units. Unable to guarantee specific scheduling requests. Required Skills/Certifications: BLS required. Telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required. Management of cardiac drips (no titration) and vasoactive drips (no titration) required. Chest tube management and wound care/wound vac skills required. Ability to perform port access, central line care, and peripheral line care is necessary. Other skills include starting IVs and wound care. Unit Details: Patient ratios on nights are typically 6:1. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary. Special equipment utilized includes telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS MS Tele Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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