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Registered Nurse I - Acute Telemetry - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health

Alexandria, Louisiana

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RNTelemetryMedical-SurgicalAcute Care

Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

About this role

Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates. By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient AssessmentCharge Nurse

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • Six months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permit
  • BLS required
  • RN License in state of employment or compact
  • Graduate Nurse Permit
  • Current ACLS certification required
  • One year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred
  • New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire

About the employer

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CHRISTUS Health
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CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

3.4 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
  • Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
  • Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction

What reviewers flag

  • Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
  • Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
  • Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments
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Living in Alexandria, LA

Alexandria sits at the geographic heart of Louisiana, where the Red River threads through piney woods and Cajun prairie. Nurses relocating here find a central hub for central Louisiana healthcare, easy drives to both Baton Rouge and Shreveport, and a laid-back blend of Southern charm, riverfront strolls, and weekend festival culture.

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Metro price level · Alexandria area
85.7
14% below the national average
Median gross rent
$931/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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