Travel Contract

Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,184/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care357 beds

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,184/week

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)

License

State license license in Louisiana

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other qualifications

Work Experience

Telemetry Nurse or Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse (2 years)

Description

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Unit Information

Location: Alexandria, LA

Floor: 3 South

Building: South Tower

General Information

The unit comprises:

Number of Beds: 36
Number of Staff: 32
Staff Composition:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs, 1 Secretary
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs
Patient Ratios: 6 to 1
Type of Equipment: EKG Machine, DynaMaps, Bladder Scanner, Vein Finder, Telemetry
Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

**Required Skills:**
- Experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
- Experience with Meditech EMR
**Preferred Skills:**
- Time Management Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills

Typical Procedures

Common procedures performed on this unit include:

Heart Catheterizations

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

A positive attitude
Friendliness and helpfulness

Required Certifications

ACLS certification (must be obtained prior to submission)

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Ceil Blue

Weekend Requirements

Expectations include working every other weekend or two full weekends per month.

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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19204114. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med/Tele,07:00:00-19:00:00

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.7rating(53 reviews)

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Short Term Acute Care
357 beds

ADDRESS211 Fourth StreetAlexandria, LA 71301

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Employer

Thrive Staffing

About

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$759–4,242/week

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel 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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