Travel Contract

ICU RN
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Regional Medical Center

$1,502-1,966/week

Posted 3 days ago

Verified

Highlighted offer

Winston Resources will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity

Compare 29 agency options

Apply with multiple agencies to increase your chances of success.

Best chance of placement

Winston Resources$1,817/week

Hourly Rate$51

Stated hours36

Apply now View details

Job info

ICU Registered Nurse

Overview

Travel assignment in Alexandria, Louisiana
36 hours per week
13-week contract
Must live more than 50 miles from the facility

Required Qualifications

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

Unit Details

Medical ICU with 26 beds
Typical patient ratio is 2:1
12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 7:00
Every other weekend required
Holiday coverage required
Floating may be required to other medical-surgical units, with priority to intensive care units

Clinical Focus

Cares for ICU patients, including COVID-19 patients
Advanced skills needed in ventilator management, critical care drips, and thorough assessment of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems
Common procedures include intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, CRRT, and proning

Additional Notes

TNCC is a plus
Uses Meditech for documentation
Self-scheduling is available within unit guidelines

Facility

Rapides Regional Medical Center

2.7rating(49 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

5.0rating

Rhonda K

Long Term Acute Care (RN)

Nov '21 - Feb '22

Review of Rapides Regional Medical Center on Aug 3, 2026

View all reviews

DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.

Short Term Acute Care
357 beds

ADDRESS211 Fourth StreetAlexandria, LA 71301

View more details

About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Medical 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.

Was this helpful?

Yes

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue