Rapides Regional Medical Center
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
At a glance
Rapides Regional Medical Center is a proprietary, acute care hospital located in Alexandria, Louisiana, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it could be a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth. International nurses may appreciate the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in a city with a notable international community.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 346
- RN Count
- 419
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Alexandria, LA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,327 (-2% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.7%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walk1.4%
- Other5.9%
- Work from home3%
- Alexandria International Airport
- Polk Army Air Field
- Lafayette Regional Airport
- Monroe Regional Airport
- Lake Charles Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 102,044
- Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
- International Population
- 3,378
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 21,141
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Louisiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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