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 (Days)

Location

Alexandria, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment | Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Weekends may be required based on scheduling need

Key Responsibilities

• Provides routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
• Administers medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatment
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with level of practice
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given accurately and thoroughly
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and available resources
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment or valid compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical/Surgical nursing specialty
• Ability to practice independently in a medical/surgical or similar clinical setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience with post-surgical patient populations including orthopedics, general surgery, and neurology
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a diverse post-surgical patient population in a dynamic inpatient setting
• Temp-to-permanent conversion is a possibility for the right candidate

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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