Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Alexandria, LA
Binding Minds
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,236/week

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Overview

Start Date12/21/2025
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

15% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse pay in Louisiana

Estimated total pay

$2,236/week

Estimated taxable pay
$990/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Travel RN – PICU | 7P–7A | Rapides Regional Medical Center – Alexandria, LA

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/22/2025
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Radius Rule: 80-mile radius required

Pay Rate -
Weekly Gross - $2236
Non-Taxable - $1246
Taxable - $990

Facility Overview

Rapides Regional Medical Center
Address: 211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Unit Location: Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital – 3rd Floor
Total Hospital Beds: 328

Founded in 1903, Rapides Regional Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in Central Louisiana, delivering high-quality, compassionate, and efficient care. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and offers advanced technologies and comprehensive patient services.

Unit Information – PICU (64573)

Number of Beds: 6
Patient Ratio: 1:1 – 1:2
EMR: Meditech
Medication System: Pyxis

Common Equipment:
Alaris IV pumps, Bair Hugger, Kangaroo Feeding Pump, Giraffe Infant Warmer, Ventilators, BiPAP, High-Flow O2

Required Experience & Skills

Must Have:

Minimum 1 year recent PICU experience

Strong pediatric critical care skills

Preferred:

PICU + NICU experience

Background in Women’s Health: L&D, OB/GYN

Certifications (Required)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Scheduling

Rotating weekends required

Employer

Binding Minds

About

Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care 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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