Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,139/weekOverview
- Start Date05/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Location
- Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift
- Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirement
Unit and Patient Population
- Cardiac and Telemetry patients
- Not a Stepdown unit
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
- Temp-to-perm possibility
Job Summary
- Provides routine and complex nursing care independently in a similar clinical setting
- Utilizes nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitors effectiveness and side effects
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
- Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families, and caregivers
- Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- Telemetry experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
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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:- 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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