Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Alexandria, LA
iDEAL Hire
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients on a Medical/Surgical unit focused on post-surgical, orthopedic, general surgery, and neuro populations.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess patient and family learning needs; provide education and identify appropriate resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to effectively manage the clinical situation.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License in state of employment or valid compact license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical/Surgical or related nursing specialty.
• Ability to work a 36- or 48-hour weekly schedule, including potential weekend shifts as determined by unit need.
• Willingness to float to other units as needed.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system.
• Background working with post-surgical, orthopedic, or neurological patient populations.

Why Join Us

• 36- or 48-hour weekly hour guarantees available, offering scheduling flexibility and income stability throughout the 13-week assignment.
• Temp-to-perm conversion is a possibility, providing a potential pathway to a permanent position upon successful completion of the contract.