Telemetry RN in Metairie, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Metairie, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,927/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.53
- Weekly
- $1,927
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,204
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.53/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana ($38.57/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana right now
- 216 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Metairie.
- Pay in these listings: $38.92 – $87.58/hour, median $53.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Louisiana: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($59.39/hour across 82 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an MS/Telemetry Registered Nurse in an observation unit in Metairie. You’ll work 12-hour day shifts, caring for observation patients while using EPIC to document and coordinate care. This assignment includes every-other-weekend coverage, no call, and no holiday RTO. Bring at least one year of experience along with ACLS, BLS, and CPI certifications for a steady daytime schedule with a little rhythm built in.
Weather:
Expect generally mild, comfortable conditions with warm afternoons, cooler evenings, and occasional showers. The area’s subtropical climate makes it easy to enjoy outdoor plans between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local: Explore the shops, restaurants, and live music around Metairie’s Lakeside area.
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Local: Spend an afternoon at Lake Pontchartrain enjoying the waterfront views and walking paths.
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Day Trip: Visit New Orleans for the French Quarter, historic architecture, museums, and renowned cuisine.
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Day Trip: Take an airboat or guided excursion through the nearby Louisiana wetlands.
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Day Trip: Head to Baton Rouge for riverfront attractions, galleries, and local dining.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Metairie, Louisiana
Shift: 12-hour days, 3 shifts per week, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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