Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Alexandria, LA - Now Hiring

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 | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care for post-surgical patients including orthopedic, general surgery, and neurological populations utilizing the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed therapies.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess patient and family learning needs; provide education and identify appropriate resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to effectively manage the clinical situation.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment or a valid compact nursing 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 the same or similar clinical setting and manage complex, contingent clinical situations.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system.
• Background working with post-surgical orthopedic, general surgery, or neuro patient populations.

Why Join Us

• 13-week contract assignment with the potential for temp-to-permanent conversion for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Medical/Surgical environment serving a diverse and complex patient population.

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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