Telemetry RN in Houma, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Houma, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,450/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.04
- Weekly
- $2,450
- Yearly (full-time)
- $127,400
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $51.04/hour — 32% 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, 48 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
- 221 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana from 6 agencies, 6 of them in Houma.
- Pay in these listings: $42.58 – $87.58/hour, median $53.50/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Louisiana: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($68.05/hour across 22 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse and embark on a 13-week travel contract in Houma, Louisiana. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced hospital setting, focusing on cardiac telemetry and critical patient management. You'll be analyzing rhythm strips, titrating cardiac drips like Amiodarone and Heparin, and caring for post-op cardiac surgery patients including TAVR, EVAR, and pacemaker cases. This assignment is perfect for experienced nurses comfortable with complex cardiac cases and managing multiple drips. Expect a rotating 12-hour day shift (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), with a mix of patient discharge and admission responsibilities, all in a supportive team environment with a patient ratio of 1:6.
Weather:
Typically, this time of year in Houma is characterized by warm weather with comfortable temperatures, averaging mild humidity. It's a pleasant climate for outdoor activities and exploring the city or nearby attractions after shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Bayou Black Birding and Nature Trail: Enjoy birdwatching and scenic nature walks.
- Delta Belle Paddlewheels: Take a relaxing river cruise along the Mississippi River.
- Louisiana Swamp Tours: Experience the unique ecosystems of Louisiana’s bayous.
- Falgout Canal Marina: Spend a day sailing or fishing in the scenic waterways.
- Granite Run Park (Day Trip): Explore hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas just outside Houma.
Job Specifics:
Location: Houma, LA
Shift: 12-hour rotating, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week
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