Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,951 per week in Shreveport, LA

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Stroke experience Ventilator management Assist with intubation/extubation Central venous line management and placement Foley catheter management Tube feedings via NGT or PEG IV medication titration Vasoactive drip management Total care of critically ill patients Arterial line management External ventricular drain management Description: The position involves working in an Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of 16 patients. Support within the department includes a charge RN with no patient assignment during day shifts, one CNA per shift, phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws, and a PICC team available during the day.

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Stroke experience Ventilator management Assist with intubation/extubation Central venous line management and placement Foley catheter management Tube feedings via NGT or PEG IV medication titration Vasoactive drip management Total care of critically ill patients Arterial line management External ventricular drain management Description: The position involves working in an Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of 16 patients. The unit consists of 20 beds. The patient ratio is 1:2. Travelers are welcome but must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care. There is a requirement to pass an EKG competency exam before arrival. Support within the department includes a charge RN with no patient assignment during day shifts, one CNA per shift, phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws, and a PICC team available during the day. Respiratory therapy is provided 24/7, and hospitalists are available around the clock. The facility uses Meditech Expanse for electronic medical records, Alaris for IV pumps, and Pyxis for medication dispensing. Floating to other units may occur, with specific ratios for those units noted. Scheduling includes an every other weekend rotation and potential holiday work. Requests for time off may be accommodated, but no more than 7 days will be approved. Scrubs must be pewter gray, with specific t-shirt color requirements. Badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times. The unit promotes a collaborative and supportive environment.