Travel CCU Registered Nurse - $2,444 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - CCU

Job Details:

• Multiple shifts available with full-time schedule
• Every other weekend requirement
• No on-call responsibilities
• No floating requirement
• Nurse to patient ratio: 2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients
• Must have experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impellas, post-op cardiovascular surgeries, and CRRT
• Care for patients with DKA, acute respiratory failure, MIs, CABGs, and patients on ventilators
• Work in a mixed cardiac and medical ICU environment
• Required certifications: Current Louisiana RN license or compact state license, BLS certification from AHA, ACLS certification from AHA
• One year of critical care experience preferred but will accept new graduates
• Provide routine and complex patient care utilizing the nursing process
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients and family members
• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days
• Complete annual competency verification requirements
• Temporary to permanent position possibility

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a mixed cardiac and medical intensive care unit providing comprehensive critical care services. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with specialized equipment and protocols for complex cardiovascular procedures. The organization emphasizes continuing education and competency validation for all nursing staff, ensuring quality patient outcomes in their critical care departments.

Location:

Alexandria, LA

Alexandria offers a charming blend of Southern hospitality and cultural richness in central Louisiana, featuring beautiful historic districts and proximity to outdoor recreation along the Red River. The area provides an affordable cost of living with easy access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere perfect for healthcare professionals.

Adex Job ID #994854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

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Benefits

• Referral bonus