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L&D RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,730-2,034/week

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RN - L&D

Job Overview

Specialty: Labor & Delivery RN
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment type: Travel
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 monitoring strips
Proficiency in performing vaginal examinations
Experience as an obstetric circulator

Key Clinical Skills

Starting IVs and drawing labs
Interpreting fetal strips
Vaginal exams
OB circulator experience

Preferred Skills

Ability to scrub

Unit Details

Labor & delivery unit with 2 triage rooms, 10 labor rooms, and 2 ORs
Typical patient ratios are 1:1 or 2:1 depending on acuity
Common procedures include vaginal deliveries, C-sections, amniocentesis, amnioinfusions, and IUPC/FSE placement

Schedule / Work Expectations

Rotates every other weekend
Possible circulator call

Floating

Closed unit
May float to postpartum

Work Environment

Teal scrubs for nursing staff
Best fit is organized, compassionate, and strong in time management

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.7rating(51 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

Diana H

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Sep '21 - Sep '21

5.0rating

Pros

Excellent team work in the ICU departments

Cons

None

Review of Rapides Regional Medical Center on Sep 27, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
357 beds

ADDRESS211 Fourth StreetAlexandria, LA 71301

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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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