Med Surg Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Position

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide independent nursing care in a MedSurg unit focusing on post-surgical patients, including orthopedics, general surgery, and neuro populations. Deliver routine and complex care, manage clinical contingencies, and delegate appropriately to other care providers.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 7 AM – 7 PM
• Full-time
• Weekend scheduling based on need; weekends may be required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating to other units is a possibility

Patient Population

• MedSurg patients with a focus on post-surgical care (orthopedics, general surgery)
• Neuro populations

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess patient and caregiver learning needs and provide education accordingly
• Meet professional nursing competencies and standards of practice

Additional Information

• Temp-to-perm opportunity may be available
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically ranges from 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing

This position does not require prior travel experience.