CCU Registered Nurse
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
$2,066-2,444/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Critical Care)
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Work Schedule: Full Time, every other weekend required, no on-call, no floating
Unit Description
- Mixed cardiac and medical ICU
- Patient types include: DKA, Acute Respiratory Failure, MIs, CABGs, Ventilators, etc.
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1 for ICU patients, 4:1 for IMCU patients
Job Summary
Provides independent nursing care in a critical care setting, managing routine and complex patient needs. Demonstrates clinical judgment, delegation, and long-range planning. Supports patients and families emotionally, culturally, and socially. Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitors effectiveness and side effects, and documents care thoroughly. Provides patient and family education as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification
Additional Information
- Temp-to-perm possibility
- No blocked scheduling accommodation
- No floating between units
This position is ideal for a critical care nurse with at least 1 year of ICU experience seeking a travel assignment in a mixed cardiac/medical ICU environment.
Facility
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
- 301 beds
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Coronary Care Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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