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Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,775-2,302/week

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Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel Assignment)

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit and Work Environment

Unit: 4 South, South Tower, 4th floor
Number of Beds: 36
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Unit Staffing: 2 unit secretaries (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily), patient care techs available at all times (ratio varies with census)
Equipment: Telemetry monitors in each room, Dynamaps for vital signs, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scanner
Documentation System: Meditech
Scheduling: 12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM), every other weekend, holidays required
Floating: Nurses float to other units as needed
Patient Experience: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, AIDET communication framework

Hospital and Unit Highlights

Pathways to Excellence Certified
Certified Stroke Center
Certified Chest Pain Center
Level II Trauma Center
Recognized as HCA Unit of Distinction
High employee engagement scores
Strong quality and core measure performance
Many nurses nationally certified, including unit manager
Highly experienced staff with extensive tenure
Advanced technology including iMobile devices, Dynamaps integrated with Meditech, and advanced call light system
Self-scheduling available within guidelines

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
Minimum 1 year of Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Dress Code

Required uniform: Ceil Blue Scrubs
Hospital hygiene and dress code policies must be followed

Additional Notes

Unit uses advanced technology to support patient care and documentation
Emphasis on teamwork and professional development
Candidates should be prepared for floating to other units as needed
Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes

Facility

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 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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