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