American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a compact or LA RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification, with prior travel experience preferred.
Details
- Work in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital setting
- Average daily census of 44 patients
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
- Every other weekend coverage required
- No call-in requirements
- Epic charting system experience preferred
Requirements
- Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Preferred certification: TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Preferred experience in Trauma Level I and/or Level II settings
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care preferred
- Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and renal failure management preferred
- Experience with cardiac drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz, IABP, Impella) preferred
- Experience with neuro critical care including EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy management preferred
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration
- Two manager/supervisor references required prior to start (charge RN references not accepted)
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill ICU patients including cardiovascular, neuro, trauma, and surgical cases
- May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events, requiring extended on-site presence
- Scrub color required: royal blue
- Orientation held five days per week
- Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
- Previous Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full year separation before returning as travel staff
- All requested RTO must be included on the profile and discussed during the interview
American Traveler Job ID #P-768678. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.