Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Position

Location

• Alexandria, Louisiana

Employment Type

• Travel
• Full Time
• Shift: 7 AM – 7 PM

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit

• Basic Medical-Surgical unit

Job Summary

• Provides routine and complex nursing care independently in a medical-surgical setting.
• Demonstrates clinical awareness and manages contingencies in nursing care.
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates tasks to other care providers.
• Utilizes the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments following protocols; monitors side effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families, and caregivers.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• Temp-to-perm opportunity may be available