Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,006/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,006/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

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Education

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

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

RN Tele

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment type: Travel
Contract length: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Radius requirement: Must live within a 50+ mile radius

Unit Details

Unit: Renal Telemetry Med Surg, 4th floor, South Tower
Beds: 36
Patient ratio: 6:1
Staffing: Varies by shift and census. Day and night shifts use RNs and LPNs.
Equipment: Telemetry monitoring, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, enteral feeding pumps, BiPAPs, Vapotherms
Floating: May float to other Medical-Surgical units based on staffing and patient care needs
Scrub colors: Nurses wear royal blue. PCTs, SNEs, and secretaries wear wine.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year)
Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
ACLS certification
BLS certification

Typical Procedures

Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
Care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
Dialysis coordination and post-dialysis assessment
IV therapy and medication administration
Blood product administration
Wound care management
Central line care and maintenance
Enteral feeding management

Desired Traits

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication with interdisciplinary teams
Compassionate, patient-centered approach
Dependability and accountability
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

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 Med Surg/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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