Travel Contract

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

$2,006/week

Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
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

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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

RN - Telemetry

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Employment Type: Travel

Unit Details

Unit: Ortho/Trauma/Spine
Floor/Building: 5A, Main Tower
Beds: 18
Patient Ratio: 6:1
Staffing: Varies by census and shift
Day and Night Shift Staff: RN, LPN, PCT, SNE
Floating: All Med Surg Units and ED Holds
Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Communication: Providers are reached through a hospital-provided mobile device

Equipment

Telemetry monitoring, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, enteral feeding pumps, BiPAPs, Vapotherms, drains, chest tubes, PPN/TPN, PCA

Typical Procedures

IV therapy and medication administration
Blood product administration (RN only)
Wound care management
Central line care and maintenance
Enteral feeding management

Required Qualifications

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

Best Personality Fit

Teamwork and collaboration, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, clear communication with interdisciplinary teams, compassionate and patient-centered care, dependability and accountability, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients.

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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