Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Alexandria, LA
Med Ninjas
4x12 hrs, Days
$2,844/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility Information301 beds
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,584/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,260/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
Description
Position Title: Travel RN – Medical/Surgical – Days
Specialty: RN – Med Surg
Position Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Projected Start Date: 09/28/2026
Projected End Date: 12/26/2026
Job Details
- Shift: Days – 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Shift Length: 12 hours
- Weekly Guarantee: 36 or 48 hours per week available
- 36 hours: 3 shifts × 12 hours
- 48 hours: 4 shifts × 12 hours
- Weekend Requirement: 3 weekends in a 6-week schedule
- On-Call: No call
- Nurse/Patient Ratio: 6:1
- EMR: Epic
- Scrubs: Ceil Blue
- Float Requirement: Candidates must be willing to float
- Overtime: Overtime is not billable until after 48 hours
Certifications & License
- BLS certification through AHA required
- Valid RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license
- BSN preferred
Experience
- 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide routine and complex nursing care while practicing independently.
- Utilize the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Address the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols.
- Monitor patients for medication side effects and treatment effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education.
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers.
- Manage and respond appropriately to changing clinical situations.
- Meet applicable OneCHRISTUS competency standards.
Facility
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- 301 beds
Employer
Med Ninjas
At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.
We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.
On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.
Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.
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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