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ICU RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,623-2,667/week

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RN - ICU

Overview

Travel RN position in Alexandria, Louisiana
Medical ICU
36 hours per week
13-week contract

Schedule

12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Every other weekend
Holiday coverage required
Self-scheduling available within unit guidelines

Unit Details

26-bed ICU
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1
Floating may be required to Medical-Surgical units, with priority to other ICU units
Cares for ICU COVID-19 patients

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Louisiana
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ICU - Intensive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
ACLS
BLS

Preferred

TNCC

Procedures / Clinical Experience

Intubations
Cardioversions
Ventriculostomy drain placement and management
IABP management
CRRT
Proning of patients

Additional Notes

Uses Meditech documentation system
Required uniform: ceil blue scrubs
White or ceil blue scrub jacket optional
Green surgery scrubs provided when working with COVID patients

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 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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