Telemetry RN Jobs in Louisiana
Telemetry RN jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where large hospital systems maintain continuous cardiac monitoring units across inpatient and step-down settings. Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Health System are among the most established employers hiring at the staff, charge, and travel levels. Cardiac step-down care, progressive care unit staffing, and post-surgical monitoring are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
- Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
- All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
- All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
- One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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The qualifications that appear most often in telemetry RN jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana RN license or multistate Compact license recognized in Louisiana
- Current Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- One or more years of telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience preferred
- Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to arrhythmia alerts independently
- Cardiac Care certification such as CCRN or PCCN preferred for senior positions
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in Louisiana hospital settings
Telemetry RN Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a telemetry rn in Louisiana?
You become a telemetry rn in Louisiana by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active Louisiana RN license through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Once licensed, most candidates move into telemetry by starting in a med-surg or progressive care unit, where rhythm interpretation training is typically provided on the floor before independent assignment to a cardiac step-down unit.
How much do telemetry RNs make in Louisiana?
Telemetry RNs in Louisiana earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,800 for the lowest 10% to over $104,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire telemetry rns in Louisiana?
Louisiana telemetry rn roles are posted by Rapides Regional Medical Center, FMOL Health, and CHRISTUS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's larger integrated health systems, including those anchored in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, account for the majority of consistent postings given their cardiac surgery and heart failure programs.
Which Louisiana cities have the most telemetry rn jobs?
Alexandria, Lafayette, and Monroe have the most telemetry rn openings in Louisiana. New Orleans drives the largest volume through its major academic medical centers and tertiary cardiac programs, while Baton Rouge benefits from a dense concentration of regional hospital campuses, and Shreveport's openings are largely supported by Willis-Knighton Health System and the academic programs tied to LSU Health Shreveport.
Are there remote telemetry rn jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Telemetry nursing is a hands-on role requiring direct patient monitoring at the bedside, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of telemetry rn openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are typically in remote cardiac monitoring or clinical documentation review rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a telemetry rn in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency or new-graduate transition program at a large Louisiana health system such as Ochsner Health or LCMC Health, both of which run structured orientation programs that include rhythm interpretation training. Candidates coming from med-surg, emergency department tech, or nursing assistant roles have the strongest lateral advantage. Holding a current BLS certification and completing a telemetry rhythm interpretation course before applying gives a new-grad a measurable edge in Louisiana hiring decisions.
Where can I find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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