Med Surg / Telemetry
Alexandria, LA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit Information:  TRAUMA/ORTHO/MED-SURG

Location: RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Address:211 4th St., Alexandria, LA 71360

Floor: 7A

Building: Main Tower

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

·         Number of Beds - 36

·         Number of Staff –  49

·         Type of staff: for 36 patients

o    Day Shift – 1 Charge, 3 RNs, 3 LPN, 3 PCTs and 1 secretary

o    Night Shift – 1 Charge, 3 RNs, 3 LPNs, 3 PCTs

·         Patient Ratios – Nurse/Patient = 6:1

·         Type of equipment – IV pumps, Wound Vacs, SCD pumps, Kangaroo Pumps, Chest Tubes, Telemetry, PCA pumps, Bipaps, Epidurals

·         EMR -

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: 

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·          Med-Surg Experience

·         Be a Team Player

·         Critical Thinking Skills

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·          Prioritization Skills

·         Time Management Skills

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·         Wound Vac changes

·         Wound Care

·         IV insertions

·         Insertion of Indwelling Foley Catheters

Best personality Fit:

·         Willing to work as a Team.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·         Active Nursing License, ACLS, BLS

Floating Area(s):

·         6A, 3A, 3South, 4South

Dress Code:

·         Ceil Blue scrubs, no sweatshirts, no crocs- 

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

·         See Policies and Procedures

Weekends and On call(if any)

·         Every other weekend shifts

·         On Call when Census is low.