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ICU Registered Nurse
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,462-2,073/week

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Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Provide nursing care in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
Minimum 1 year of recent experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or training

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.5rating(44 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Staff nurses very friendly and lots of team work. Very high acuity patients provides good experience.

Cons

HCA facility, lots of ED holds, ICU holds in the department. Facility accepts lots of transfers. Patients in hallway beds due to high volume.

Mollie C

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Staff Position Apr '21

Review of Rapides Regional Medical Center on May 5, 2026

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1:6 Patient ratioVerified by 39 Vivian users
Short Term Acute Care
357 beds

ADDRESS211 Fourth StreetAlexandria, LA 71301

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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