Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Alexandria, LA
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,122/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

48% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Louisiana

Estimated total pay

$3,122/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,820/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,302/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Continuing Education
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)

Other qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Job Summary – Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Facility: CHRISTUS Health (exact facility not specified)
Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Details

Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Shift Length: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week available — confirm candidate preference and selected guarantee
Contract Duration: 91 weeks listed — confirm with the facility
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
On-Call: None
Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5 or 1:6
EMR: Epic
Scrubs: Ceil Blue
Floating: Required; candidates must be willing to float to a basic Med-Surg unit
Employment Type: Full-time
Temp-to-Perm: Possible
Rate: $90 (rate unit not specified)

Required Qualifications

Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Willingness to float to a basic Med-Surg unit

Employer

Care Career

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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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