Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,956-2,265/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
Start a conversation with the opportunity where you're most likely to be placed

Common job information

    Certification details
  • Must have required certifications, including those necessary for Med Surg Tele floors.
    Job details
  • Nursing position available in Alexandria, Louisiana.
  • This is a Travel employment opportunity.
    Job requirements
  • Must have Med Surg Tele Experience.
  • Meditech Experience is necessary.
    Schedule information
  • Shifts include Day Shift and Night Shift.
  • Day Shift – 1 CN, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs, 1 Secretary.
  • Night Shift - 1 CN, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs.
  • Typical work includes Every other weekend or 2 full weekends per month.
    Unit specific information
  • Unit Information: 36 beds, 32 staff members.
  • Patient Ratios – 6 to 1.
  • Type of equipment includes EKG Machine, DynaMaps, Bladder Scanner, Vein Finder, and Telemetry.
  • Floating Area(s): All Med Surg Tele floors.
  • Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Ceil Blue.
  • Unit uses EMR - Meditech.
  • Preferred skills are Time Management Skills and Critical Thinking Skills.
  • Typical procedures performed on the unit(s) include Heart Caths.
  • Best personality Fit: Positive attitude, friendly, and helpful.
Was this helpful?

Compare 12 agency options

Apply with multiple agencies to increase your chances of success.
Best chance of placement
Travel Nurses, Inc.
4.8rating(17 reviews)
$2,040/week
Hourly Rate (blended)$57
Stated hours36
1 of 12

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.
Was this helpful?
We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue

Browse similar jobs

View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Vibra Travels
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,436/week
View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Vibra Travels
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,436/week
View job details
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Alexandria, LA
  • LanceSoft
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,435/week
Posted 8 days ago
View all similar jobs