L&D RN
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,786/weekOverview
- Start Date09/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - L&D
Job Overview
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN
- Employment type: Travel
- Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- Labor and Delivery (1 year of experience)
- Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Ability to interpret fetal heart rate strips
- Proficiency in performing vaginal examinations
- Experience as an OB circulator
Key Skills / Experience
- Proficient in starting IVs and drawing labs
- Able to interpret fetal strips
- Proficient in vaginal exams
- OB circulator experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to scrub
Unit Details
- Labor & Delivery unit with 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, and 2 ORs
- Typical patient ratio: 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity
- Common procedures include vaginal deliveries, C-sections, amniocentesis, amnioinfusions, and IUPC/FSE placement
Schedule / Call
- Rotates every other weekend
- Possible circulator call
Floating
- Closed unit
- May float to postpartum as C/L
Work Environment
- Best fit is organized, empathetic, caring, and compassionate
- Teal scrubs for nursing staff
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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.
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About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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