Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

$1,957-3,018/week

Posted 6 days ago

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RN Med Surg

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel, Full Time Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: Basic Med Surg Unit

Schedule and Assignment Details

Shift: Nights, 7PM to 7AM
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week guaranteed
Weekends: Every other weekend
On Call: No call
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 5:1 or 6:1
EMR Used: Epic
Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs

Requirements

Valid RN license in Louisiana
Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Role Summary

The RN provides routine and complex nursing care, practices independently, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. Responsibilities include:

Providing nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation)
Addressing the psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
Administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
Documenting patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given
Assessing learning needs and providing education to patients, families, and caregivers

Facility

CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

3.6rating(33 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

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CCU - Coronary Care (RN)

Staff Position

4.0rating

Review of CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital on Aug 11, 2026

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301 beds

About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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