Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
$1,956-2,265/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center
$1,956-2,265/weekPosted 1 hour ago Verified
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Common job information
- Must have required certifications, including those necessary for Med Surg Tele floors.
Certification details
- Nursing position available in Alexandria, Louisiana.
- This is a Travel employment opportunity.
Job details
- Must have Med Surg Tele Experience.
- Meditech Experience is necessary.
Job requirements
- 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.
Schedule 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.
Unit specific information
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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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