Travel ICU RN - $2,058 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Medical ICU role requiring ventilator management and critical care drip expertise at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Work in a 26-bed Medical ICU within a South Tower hospital setting
• 2:1 patient ratios with total care provided by RNs supported by a unit secretary/COVID runner
• Equipment used includes ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and glucometers
• PPE includes masks, face shields, goggles, and PAPRs for COVID-19 patient care
• Documentation completed in Meditech using Evidence Based Clinical Documentation (EBCD)
• 12-hour shifts from 7A-7P with every other weekend required
• Floating to other Medical-Surgical units required, with priority given to Intensive Care Units
• Procedures performed on the unit include intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, CRRT, and proning of patients

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (TNCC a plus)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
• Strong ventilator management and critical care drip knowledge required
• Proficient assessment skills across cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems required
• Experience donning and doffing PPE required
• No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill ICU patients including those with COVID-19
• Participate in hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, and use of My Care Board during shift changes
• Facility utilizes AIDET communication framework focused on compassionate, connected care
• Hospital is Pathways to Excellence Certified, working toward Magnet status, and designated a Certified Stroke Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, and Level II Trauma Center
• Unit has received HCA recognition as a top 10% and top 5% Unit of Distinction, ranking #2 ICU in HCA in 2019
• Dress code requires ceil blue scrubs with optional white or ceil blue scrub jacket; green surgery scrubs provided for COVID patient care
• Self-scheduling available within unit guidelines
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-745619. 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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