Nursing Incentives

At Rapides Regional Medical Center, our nurses are offered:

  • Competitive salary and benefits program
  • Nursing Clinical Ladders in place on all units
  • In-house seminars offered at least bi-annually for Basic EKG, 12 lead EKG, ACLS, NRP, PALS and management training
  • Tuition reimbursement (90%) for BSN and some MSN
  • Full 4 week blocks of computerized self scheduling
  • Computerized documentation system – Meditech
  • PYXIS automated medication system
  • E-MAR- electronic medication administration
  • Automated supply system with bar coded reading
  • Opportunities to complete mandatory in-services and obtain free CEU’s using Healthstream.
  • 12 hour shifts
  • Shift Differentials for 7 p.m. shift; Additional bonus available (Details provided during an interview)
  • National Certifications recognized
  • Weekend pay differential
  • Active Nurse Practice Council and Employee Advisory Group
  • Active PRN staff
  • Nurse Preceptorship Program for inexperienced RNs/RN apps: includes eight weeks of orientation and intensive skill training by expert RNs prior to being assigned responsibility for patient care

Contact Information

Sara C. Stokes, PHR
Human Resources – Assistant Director
Sara.Stokes@HCAhealthcare.com  
Voice: (318) 769-3103 Fax: (318) 769-3986
Lori Geiger, RN, BSN
Nurse Recruiter
Lori.Geiger@HCAhealthcare.com
Voice: (318) 769-3107 Cell (318) 419-0284