RN – Telemetry (Travel)

Medasource; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medasource is partnering with Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA to recruit Med Surg Tele nurses. The unit features 36 beds, day and night shifts, and uses Meditech for electronic medical records.

Ideal candidates will bring Med Surg Tele experience and Meditech proficiency. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-acuity setting, with weekend rotations and adherence to unit guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have Med Surg Tele experience.
• Must have Meditech experience.
• Strong time management and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Med Surg Tele Experience

Meditech Experience

Job description

Job Description –

Must be 50+ miles from the facility. Candidate must have ACLS prior to submission

Unit Information: ( MedSurg/Tele (610))

Location: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Address: 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Floor: 3 South

Building: South Tower

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

• Number of Beds – 36
• Number of Staff – 32

Type of staff:

• Day Shift – 1 CN, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs, 1 Secretary
• Night Shift – 1 CN, 6 Nurses (RN/LPN mix), 3 Techs

• Patient Ratios – 6 to 1
• Type of equipment – EKG Machine, DynaMaps, Bladder Scanner, Vein Finder, Telemetry
• EMR – Meditech

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

• Med Surg Tele Experience
• Meditech Experience

Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.

• Time Management Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

• Heart Caths

Best personality Fit:

• Positive attitude, friendly, helpful

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Floating Area(s):

• All Med Surg Tele floors

Dress Code

• Scrub Color/Attire – Ceil Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies

Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

Weekends and On call(if any)

• Every other weekend or 2 full weekends per month.

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare 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.