Travel ICU RN - $1,974 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jefferson, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU Registered Nurse requiring at least 2 years of specialty experience and a compact or LA RN license.

Details

• ICU setting with a patient ratio of 1:5/6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 to 19:15
• Performs specialized procedures including TPN, wound care, drain management, foley catheterization, and narcotic administration
• Epic EMR experience required
• Block scheduling considered
• No call-in requirement

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in managing antiarrhythmics, anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensives, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, ABG interpretation, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
• Experience managing renal, cardiovascular, GI, neurological, and endocrine patient conditions
• Experience with central/PICC line management and blood product administration
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment managing complex, critical patients
• Participate in facility emergency response protocols as directed by unit management, which may require extended on-site presence during emergency events
• Orientation held five days a week
• Two manager or supervisor references required prior to start (charge RN references not accepted)
• Candidates must disclose RTO needs during the interview process to avoid offer rescission
• Previous Ochsner Health staff or in-house agency contractors must have a one-year separation before returning as a travel contractor
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-765947. 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

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