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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- Typical pay
- $71,760–$109,200
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$109,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.