Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process — including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned patients on a basic Medical/Surgical unit
• Administers medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided accurately and in a timely manner
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and connects to appropriate resources
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed to effectively manage clinical situations; willingness to float is required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
• Must be willing to float as needed
• Availability to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Comfort working in a 5:1 or 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio environment

Why Join Us

• Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 hours available, with overtime potential after 48 hours, offering scheduling flexibility to meet your needs
• Temp-to-permanent conversion may be a possibility for the right candidate, providing a potential path to a long-term opportunity

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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