Job Title Travel LVN/LPN – Med Surg / Telemetry Location Alexandria, LA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 3 shifts/week | Every other weekend required | On-call may be required when census is low Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg unit with a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio • Operate and monitor unit equipment including IV pumps, Wound Vacs, SCD pumps, Kangaroo pumps, chest tubes, telemetry, PCA pumps, BiPAPs, and epidurals • Perform wound vac changes, wound care, IV insertions, and insertion of indwelling Foley catheters • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, RNs, and PCTs during night shift operations • Apply critical thinking skills to assess and respond to changing patient conditions • Float to designated units (6A, 3A, 3 South, 4 South) as needed Required Qualifications • Active LVN/LPN nursing license (in good standing) • ACLS certification required • BLS certification required • Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience • Strong teamwork and collaborative work ethic • Demonstrated critical thinking skills Preferred Experience / Skills • Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced acute care environment • Effective time management skills managing multiple patients simultaneously • Experience with telemetry monitoring Why Join Us • Opportunity to gain experience on a dynamic Trauma/Ortho/Med-Surg unit with a well-staffed, team-oriented environment • 13-week travel contract with a projected start date of October 2026, offering a defined and structured assignment