Travel ContractTelemetry RN
$1,926-2,318/week
Telemetry RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
$1,926-2,318/weekPosted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Location
- Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call duties
Unit and Patient Population
- Cardiac and Telemetry patients
- Not a Stepdown unit
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
- Temp-to-perm opportunity possible
Job Summary
- Provides routine and complex nursing care independently in a similar clinical setting
- Utilizes nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Manages clinical contingencies and makes appropriate assignments/delegations
- Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitors side effects and effectiveness
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
- Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families, and caregivers
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- Minimum 1 year of Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- ACLS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Facility
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
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2 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital
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- 301 beds
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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