Surgical Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$2,085/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Registered Nurse (Surgery) - Travel Position
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Provides independent nursing care in a similar clinical setting, managing routine and complex patient care.
- Develops skills to handle clinical contingencies and makes appropriate assignments and delegations to other care providers.
- Meets professional nursing competencies including leadership and clinical standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care following the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assess patient and caregiver learning needs and provide education accordingly.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
- Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
- Operating Room (OR) experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Requirements
- Weekend and on-call availability required.
This position offers an opportunity to work full-time in a surgical nursing role with a defined shift and a 13-week travel contract.
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
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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