Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Alexandria, LA
GHG Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,293/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay

Description

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2292.84

Opportunity:

RN - Med/Surg

Job Details:

• 12-hour rotating shifts with rotating weekends
• Float to other Med-Surg and Telemetry units as needed
• Patient ratio of 6:1
• 31-bed Med-Surg/Oncology unit located in the Main Tower
• Unit secretaries available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM with techs available on all shifts
• Document using Meditech electronic documentation system
• Utilize iPhones for communication via Immobile app with computers and scanners available in every room
• Block scheduling available
• Must have excellent physical assessment and documentation skills
• Experience caring for acute care stroke patients required
• Strong time management and critical thinking skills required
• Knowledge of core measures and prevention of HACs and HAIs required
• Well-established A.I.D.E.T behaviors required
• Chemotherapy experience is a plus
• Minimum one year of acute care experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification
• Dress code: Ceil blue scrubs with white or ceil blue jacket if worn
• 50+ mile radius required

Facility:

This 328-bed acute care hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and participates in Medicare, Medicaid, and a number of commercial insurance and managed care programs. The facility is recognized for its commitment to high quality, efficient, and compassionate health care services, and has been acknowledged as a Unit of Distinction. The organization maintains a core group of experienced staff on every shift and emphasizes the use of modern technology to support patient care delivery.

Location:

Alexandria, LA

Alexandria, Louisiana offers a welcoming Southern charm with a rich cultural history, affordable cost of living, and easy access to the great outdoors including nearby lakes, forests, and rivers. The city serves as the heart of Central Louisiana, providing a vibrant community with dining, arts, and recreational activities that make it a wonderful place to both live and work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.

GHG Healthcare Job ID #64550894. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

GHG Healthcare

About

Global Healthcare Group has been a leader in international allied health and nursing professional recruitment for over 18 years.


Global Healthcare Group has placed hundreds of nurses and allied health professionals across the United States. At Global Healthcare Group, we believe our success is due to the compassion, understanding, and attentiveness that go into our placement process.

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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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