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Telemetry RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,859-2,255/week

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Job info

RN - Telemetry

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Contract

13 weeks
Travel assignment
36 hours per week
12-hour shifts with rotating weekends
Block scheduling available
Must live 50+ miles from the facility

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Louisiana
Telemetry (1 year of experience)
Telemetry experience within the last year
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience in an Acute Care setting
Stroke experience

Unit Details

Med-surg/oncology unit
31 beds
6:1 patient ratio
Floats to other Med-Surg and Tele units

Skills and Experience

Strong physical assessment and documentation skills
Experience caring for acute care stroke patients
Time management and critical thinking skills
AIDET behaviors
Knowledge of core measures and prevention of HACs and HAIs
Chemo experience is a plus

Work Environment

Unit secretaries available 6 am–10 pm
Techs available on all shifts
Computers and scanners in every room
Very experienced staff on every shift

Additional Notes

Recognized as a Unit of Distinction
Uses the Meditech documentation system

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.7rating(51 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

Diana H

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Sep '21 - Sep '21

5.0rating

Pros

Excellent team work in the ICU departments

Cons

None

Review of Rapides Regional Medical Center on Sep 27, 2026

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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 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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