SICU RN
Alexandria, LA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,924/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
- Surgical ICU Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse or Trauma ICU Nurse (2 years)
Description
Unit Information
Unit Type: Surgical ICU
- Number of Beds: 9
- Number of Staff: 36
- Patient Ratios: 2:1 (may increase to 3:1 based on needs)
- Type of Equipment: Bedside Monitoring, IABP, CRRT, Impella
- EMR: Meditech
- Floating Requirement: MICU, Telemetry, Medsurg
General Information
This unit specializes in providing intensive care to surgical patients, ensuring a high standard of patient monitoring and support. The staff includes dedicated RNs and support personnel who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care.
Hiring Profile
Essential Qualifications:
- ICU experience is required.
- Cardiac experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Cardiac ICU.
- Experience in Surgical ICU.
Typical Procedures
- Central Line Insertion and Care
- Chest Tube Insertion and Care
Personality Fit
Ideal candidates should exhibit a caring and compassionate demeanor, demonstrate respect for all team members, and contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.
Unit Policies
- Attendance is monitored.
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 Surgical ICU 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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