Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,782-2,265/week

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Position Details

Specialty: RN
Employment Type: Travel
Location:
- City: Alexandria, Louisiana
- Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center LA
- Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)

Unit Information

Unit Type: Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg
Number of Beds: 36
Number of Staff: 49
Patient Ratios: Nurse/Patient = 6:1

Staffing Details

Day Shift:
- 1 Charge Nurse
- 3 RNs
- 3 LPNs
- 3 PCTs
- 1 Secretary
Night Shift:
- 1 Charge Nurse
- 3 RNs
- 3 LPNs
- 3 PCTs

Equipment Used

IV pumps
Wound Vacs
SCD pumps
Kangaroo Pumps
Chest Tubes
Telemetry
PCA pumps
Bipaps
Epidurals

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

Med-Surg Experience
Team Player
Critical Thinking Skills

Preferred Skills

Prioritization Skills
Time Management Skills

Typical Procedures Performed

Wound Vac changes
Wound Care
IV insertions
Insertion of Indwelling Foley Catheters

Best Personality Fit

Willingness to work as a team.

Required Certifications

Active Nursing License
ACLS
BLS

Additional Information

Floating Areas: 6A, 3A, 3 South, 4 South
Dress Code: Ceil Blue scrubs (no sweatshirts, no crocs)
Weekend and On-Call Requirements:
- Every other weekend shifts
- On Call when census is low

Contract Length

13 weeks

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Short Term Acute Care
357 beds

ADDRESS211 Fourth StreetAlexandria, LA 71301

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

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