RN - Telemetry (Travel)

50+ MILE RADIUS REQUIRED


Rapides Regional Medical Center
211 4th St
Alexandria, LA 71301
Facility Overview:
Rapides Regional Medical Center, through the efforts of its associate employees and physicians, will provide high quality, efficient and compassionate health care services for our patients and community.
Rapides Regional Medical Center shall assume a leading role for the coordination of health care delivery in Central Louisiana. The organization will focus on the development of an integrated, cost efficient, quality driven health care delivery system.
Values: Service | Teamwork | Accountability | Respect | Safety
Founded in 1903 at the corner of Second and Lee streets in Alexandria, Louisiana, Rapides Regional Medical Center represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology of the day.
With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional Medical Center has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare. Located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from Interstate 49, the hospital is licensed for 328 beds and fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital participates in the Medicare, Medicaid and Champus programs as well as a number of commercial insurance and managed care programs.
Total Number of Beds: 328
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Hospital: Rapides Regional Medical Center



Location: Alexandria LA


Address: 211 4th Street
Unit Name: 6A Med-Surg/Oncology


Building: Main Tower
Cost Center: 60673



General Information



Unit Specifics:
• Number of Beds : 31
• Patient Ratios : 6:1
• Unit staffing description- unit secretaries 6 am - 10 pm; techs available on all shifts
• Type of equipment :
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Scheduling requirements: 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends
• Floating policy: will float to other Med-Surg and Tele units
• Patient Experience requirements: at least one year of acute care experience

Hospital Specifics-
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required



Hiring profile



Requested Skill Set:



Must have : excellent physical assessment and documentation skills, experience caring for acute care stroke patients, time management skills, well developed critical thinking skills, well established A.I.D.E.T behaviors, knowledge of core measures and prevention of HACs, HAIs

Advanced skills needed: Chemo experience is a plus

Procedures performed on unit:


Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS certification


Dress Code : (Required uniform)
• Ceil blue scrubs with white or ceil blue jacket if worn



Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
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Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.
• Recognized as a Unit of Distinction



Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Block scheduling available, I-phones used for communication via Immobile app, computers/scanners in every room, core group of very experienced staff on every shift

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EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:
Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.