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Job description
Job Details
Position: Travel Nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Start Date: 07/13/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week (12‑hour night shifts)
Employment Type: Travel
Job ID # – Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend to be determined.
Responsibilities
Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses
Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures
Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized care plans
Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs
Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use
Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan
Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
Qualifications
One year of recent Med Surg/Tele RN experience
Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
NIHSS certification (preferred)
ACLS (AHA / ARC) certification (preferred)
Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Benefits
Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
Life and short‑term disability offered
401(k) matching
Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program
24/7 recruiter support
Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Benefits start day 1
Mileage reimbursement
License and certification reimbursement
Weekly pay
Cancellation protection
Guaranteed hours
Employee assistance programs
Continuing education
Other Duties Disclaimer: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer
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Worksite address
lafayette, LA, 70595, US
Who can apply
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