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

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Position

Location

• Alexandria, Louisiana

Job Type

• Travel assignment
• Full-time
• Shift: Days, 7 AM – 7 PM
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Patient Population

• Medical-Surgical unit
• Focus on post-surgical patients including orthopedics and general surgery
• Neuro populations

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care independently in a similar clinical setting
• Utilize nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed
• Meet professional competencies related to leadership and nursing standards

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• EPIC electronic health record experience is a bonus
• Weekend work may be required based on scheduling needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Temp-to-perm opportunity possible