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Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,859-2,833/week

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RN Tele

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment type: Travel
Contract length: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Radius requirement: Must live within a 50+ mile radius

Unit Details

Unit: Renal Telemetry Med Surg, 4th floor, South Tower
Beds: 36
Patient ratio: 6:1
Staffing: Varies by shift and census. Day and night shifts use RNs and LPNs.
Equipment: Telemetry monitoring, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, enteral feeding pumps, BiPAPs, Vapotherms
Floating: May float to other Medical-Surgical units based on staffing and patient care needs
Scrub colors: Nurses wear royal blue. PCTs, SNEs, and secretaries wear wine.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year)
Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
ACLS certification
BLS certification

Typical Procedures

Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
Care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
Dialysis coordination and post-dialysis assessment
IV therapy and medication administration
Blood product administration
Wound care management
Central line care and maintenance
Enteral feeding management

Desired Traits

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication with interdisciplinary teams
Compassionate, patient-centered approach
Dependability and accountability
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.7rating(52 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
357 beds

ADDRESS211 Fourth StreetAlexandria, LA 71301

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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