NICU Travel Nurse Job in Alexandria, LA | Days (3x12)
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in Alexandria, LA
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$1,925
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in Alexandria, Louisiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Rapides Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,925 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center
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Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Travel NICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.
Alexandria, LA
Rapides Regional Medical Center serves Central Louisiana with emergency, inpatient and surgical care, plus a dedicated women's and children's hospital.
- Trauma care includes neurosurgery coverage and orthopedic trauma services, with hand, oral surgery and urology consultation available for complex injuries. Read More
- General medicine and telemetry care sit alongside medical and surgical ICUs, giving the hospital both inpatient medical care and intensive-care services.
- Inpatient and outpatient surgery includes general, colorectal, gynecologic and bariatric procedures, with robot-assisted options across these specialties.
- Neurosurgery treats complex brain tumors and spine conditions and offers deep brain stimulation. Orthopedic surgery includes hip, knee and shoulder replacement.
- Cardiovascular procedures include coronary angioplasty and stenting, pacemaker implantation, traditional heart surgery and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital provides labor and delivery, dedicated C-section operating rooms and postpartum care, with a Level III NICU for ill or premature newborns.
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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Alexandria, LA
What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?
Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.
Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?
Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.
What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?
Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.
What type of assignment can a travel RN expect at Rapides Regional?
Rapides Regional serves Central Louisiana with emergency, medical, surgical, cardiovascular, neuro, and women's and children's care. Travelers may encounter both general acute-care patients and more complex specialty populations.
How broad is trauma and surgical care at Rapides Regional?
Trauma services have access to neurosurgery, orthopedic trauma, hand, oral surgery, and urology, while surgical services span general, colorectal, gynecologic, bariatric, neuro, and orthopedic procedures. ED, OR, ICU, and surgical-floor travelers may see a varied case mix.
Which cardiovascular and maternal programs stand out at Rapides Regional?
Cardiac care includes angioplasty, stenting, pacemakers, open-heart surgery, and TAVR, while the women's and children's hospital includes labor and delivery and a Level III NICU. Travelers in cardiac, L&D, or NICU specialties may find dedicated programs within the same campus.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this NICU job in Alexandria
- Review Louisiana nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Alexandria, LA
The center of Louisiana holds at Alexandria, LA, a Red River city whose hospital systems serve communities across central Louisiana with a reach that keeps travel demand steady. Contracts here favor emergency coverage with med-surg rotations. Housing costs stay low, and Pineville sits directly across the river, effectively doubling the local map. The art museum centers a compact downtown cultural district, and the zoo spreads through live oaks on the city's south side. Kisatchie National Forest's longleaf pine country opens within thirty minutes for trails and quiet weekends. Both Baton Rouge and Shreveport wait about two hours away in opposite directions, with Lafayette's Cajun country equally close, keeping the weekend range wide in three directions.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel NICU · Alexandria, LA · $1,925 /wk