Med Surg – RN

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Job ID: 902835

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 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 treatments
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, 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 available resources
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed to manage clinical situations; candidates must be willing to float

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of employment or valid compact license
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Willingness 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
• Familiarity with a 5:1 or 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio environment

Why Join Us

• Expected 36 or 48 hours per week, with overtime potentially available after 48 hours, offering scheduling flexibility for travel nurses
• ASAP start available with a projected 13-week assignment, ideal for travel RNs seeking a structured short-term opportunity

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