Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Alexandria, LA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,197/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care357 beds
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$937/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,260/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Candidate must have ACLS prior to submission Unit Information:
(MedSurg/Tele (610) Location: Rapides Regional Medical Center
Address: 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Floor: 3 South
Building: South Tower
General Information Tell us about the unit(s):
Number of Beds - 36
Number of Staff 32
Type of staff:
o
Day Shift 1 CN, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs, 1 Secretary
o
Night Shift - 1 CN, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs
Patient Ratios 6 to 1
Type of equipment EKG Machine, DynaMaps, Bladder Scanner, Vein Finder, Telemetry
EMR - Meditech
Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have:
candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Med Surg Tele Experience
Meditech Experience
Preferred or nice to have:
candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Time Management Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
Heart Caths
Best personality Fit:
Positive attitude, friendly, helpful
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Floating Area(s):
All Med Surg Tele floors
Dress Code:
Scrub Color/Attire -
Ceil Blue
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Weekends and On call(if any)
Every other weekend or 2 full weekends per month.
General Comments
No. of Positions: 1/1.
Facility
Rapides Regional Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 357 beds
Employer
LanceSoft
128 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Pros
Responsive. Takes care of issues I have. Pay is good. Efficient and gets answers for me right away or works on it. Love the transparency.
Cons
None
Recommends working with LanceSoft
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About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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