Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,066/week

Overview

Start Date05/18/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,066/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel Assignment)

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit and Work Environment

Unit: 4 South, South Tower, 4th floor
Number of Beds: 36
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Unit Staffing: 2 unit secretaries (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily), patient care techs available at all times (ratio varies with census)
Equipment: Telemetry monitors in each room, Dynamaps for vital signs, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scanner
Documentation System: Meditech
Scheduling: 12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM), every other weekend, holidays required
Floating: Nurses float to other units as needed
Patient Experience: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, AIDET communication framework

Hospital and Unit Highlights

Pathways to Excellence Certified
Certified Stroke Center
Certified Chest Pain Center
Level II Trauma Center
Recognized as HCA Unit of Distinction
High employee engagement scores
Strong quality and core measure performance
Many nurses nationally certified, including unit manager
Highly experienced staff with extensive tenure
Advanced technology including iMobile devices, Dynamaps integrated with Meditech, and advanced call light system
Self-scheduling available within guidelines

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience with PICC line removal

Dress Code

Required uniform: Ceil Blue Scrubs
Hospital hygiene and dress code policies must be followed

Additional Notes

Unit uses advanced technology to support patient care and documentation
Emphasis on teamwork and professional development
Candidates should be prepared for floating to other units as needed
Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1050 reviews)

232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly, professional,

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Review of Tiffany Smith on Apr 28, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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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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