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Labor & Delivery RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,620-2,412/week

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Travel RN Opportunity - Alexandria, Louisiana

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery (L&D)
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: L&D / 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 OB circulator

Preferred Skills

Ability to scrub in surgical procedures

Typical Procedures Performed

Vaginal deliveries
Cesarean sections (C-sections)
Amniocentesis
Amnioinfusions
IUPC/FSE placement

Personality Fit

Organized with great time management (Type A)
Empathic, caring, and compassionate

Certifications Required

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
AWHONN certification preferred

Licensure

Registered Nurse License required

Experience Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in Labor & Delivery nursing

Floating Areas

Closed unit
Float to postpartum and clinical ladder (C/L) areas

Schedule

Rotate every other weekend
Possible circulator on-call duties

Dress Code

Nursing staff: teal scrubs
Techs: navy scrubs

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

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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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