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CCU Registered Nurse
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

$2,066-2,444/week

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Job Opportunity: RN - Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel (Full Time)
Shift: Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

Mixed Cardiac and Medical ICU
Patient types include:
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Myocardial Infarctions (MIs)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABGs)
- Ventilator-dependent patients

Job Summary

Practice independently in a critical care setting
Provide routine and complex nursing care
Manage clinical contingencies and long-range care plans
Delegate and assign tasks to other care providers as appropriate
Meet organizational nursing competencies and standards of practice

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Address complex 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

Requirements

Education & Licenses

Valid RN license in Louisiana
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification

Experience

Minimum 1 year of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience within the last year

Work Environment & Schedule

Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1 in ICU, 4:1 in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
No on-call or floating requirements
Temp-to-perm opportunity possible

This position is ideal for RNs with critical care experience seeking a travel assignment in a mixed cardiac/medical ICU setting on night shifts.

Facility

CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

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2 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Coronary Care 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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