Tele RN
Alexandria, LA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,058/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care357 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Louisiana
- Telemetry Nurse or Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
Description
Unit Information
Location: Alexandria, LA
- Number of Beds: 36
- Staffing: Varies by shift and census
- Patient Ratios: 6:1
Equipment
- Telemetry monitoring systems
- IV infusion pumps
- Bladder scanners
- EKGs
- Enteral feeding pumps
- Bipaps and Vapotherms
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Meditech
Job Responsibilities
- Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
- Dialysis coordination and post-dialysis assessment
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Blood product administration
- Wound care management
- Central line care and maintenance
- Enteral feeding management
Qualifications
- Must Have:
- Current RN license
- BLS certification
- Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Ability to care for telemetry patients
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions
- Preferred:
- Telemetry experience
- Renal or dialysis patient care experience
- ACLS certification
- Experience with Meditech
Ideal Candidate
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communicator with interdisciplinary teams
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Dependable and accountable
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively
Additional Information
The unit offers a supportive environment with a commitment to teamwork and high-quality patient care. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with new technology and benefit from a collaborative team of experienced professionals.
Facility
Rapides Regional Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 357 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
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.
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Telemetry 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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