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Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$2,017-3,000/week

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RN Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

Unit: 7A, Main Tower
Beds: 36
Patient Ratio: 6:1
Staffing: Varies by shift and census. Day and night shifts use RN and LPN staff.
Scrub Color: Royal blue
Float Scope: May float to other units based on staffing and patient care needs

Equipment

Telemetry, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanner, EKG, enteral feeding pumps, BiPAP, vapotherms, wound vacs, PCA pumps, trapeze, vein finder, dopplers

Typical Procedures

Wound care and dressing changes
Wound vac
Blood administration
PCA and epidural management
Chest tube management

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
One year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year

Best Personality Fit

Teamwork and collaboration, positivity, comfort in a fast-paced environment, strong communication, compassion and care, dependability and accountability, and the ability to prioritize patient care.

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.7rating(52 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

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Contract Position

4.0rating

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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 Med Surg/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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