Travel ContractTravel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
$2,434/week
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,434/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated total pay
$2,434/weekBenefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Education
License
Certifications
Description
Travel RN Opportunity - Labor & Delivery Unit
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Unit Information
- Unit: Labor & Delivery / Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Beds: 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, 2 ORs
- Staffing:
- PRN: 16
- Full-time: 22
- Casual/Per Diem: 17
- Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 6 RNs, 1 scrub tech, 1 secretary
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 triage nurse, 5 RNs, 1 scrub tech, 1 secretary
- Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 2:1 depending on acuity
- Equipment: Fetal monitors, IUPC, FSE, fluid warmer, IV pumps, epidural pumps
- EMR Systems: CPN, Meditech
Required Skills
- Proficient in starting IVs and drawing labs
- Ability to interpret fetal heart rate strips
- Proficient in vaginal exams
- Experience as an OB circulator
Preferred Skills
- Ability to scrub in surgical procedures
Typical Procedures
- Vaginal deliveries
- Cesarean sections (C-sections)
- Amniocentesis
- Amnioinfusions
- IUPC/FSE placement
Personality Fit
- Organized with strong time management (Type A)
- Empathic, caring, and compassionate
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Floating Areas
- Closed unit
- Float from C/L (Labor) to postpartum
Schedule & On-Call
- Rotate every other weekend
- Possible circulator on-call
Dress Code
- Nursing staff: teal scrubs
- Techs: navy scrubs
Contract Length
- 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employer
Host Healthcare
4.8rating(1027 reviews)
221 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
3.0rating
Pros
A lot a places for job. God for new travelers
Cons
Bad pay, It is difficult find a new assignment,
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About
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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Travel jobs$1,030–4,323/week
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About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
Transportation
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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