Travel Contract

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

$2,137/week

Posted 12 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,137/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 Med Surg

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel, Full Time Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: Basic Med Surg Unit

Schedule and Assignment Details

Shift: Nights, 7PM to 7AM
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week guaranteed
Weekends: Every other weekend
On Call: No call
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1 or 6:1
EMR Used: Epic
Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs

Requirements

Valid RN license in Louisiana
Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Role Summary

The RN provides routine and complex nursing care, practices independently, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. Responsibilities include:

Providing nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation)
Addressing the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
Administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
Documenting patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given
Assessing learning needs and providing education to patients, families, and caregivers

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 Medical Surgical 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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