SICU RN
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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
RN - ICU
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Unit: Surgical ICU
- Beds: 9
- Staff: 36
- Shift Staffing:
- Day: Charge RN, Unit Secretary, RNs
- Night: Charge RN, RNs
- Patient Ratio: 2:1 (can increase to 3:1 based on needs)
- Equipment: Bedside monitoring, IABP, CRRT, Impella
- Floating: MICU, telemetry, med-surg
- On-Call Requirement: None
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- ACLS
- BLS
- SICU - Surgical Intensive Care experience within the last year (1 year of experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Cardiac ICU experience
- Surgical ICU experience
Typical Procedures
- Central line insertion and care
- Chest tube insertion and care
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Caring and compassionate
- Respectful and team player
Other Information
- Travel RNs are the most-recruited skill set.
- Unit policies and guidelines are available on request.
- Attendance is monitored.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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 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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