Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Alexandria, LA

Why Join Us Join a nationally recognized ICU unit with a history of top performance rankings, Pathways to Excellence certification, and a facility working toward Magnet status — alongside a highly tenured, nationally certified nursing staff. Operate and manage advanced equipment including ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and IABP; perform and assist with procedures such as intubations, cardioversions, CRRT, and patient proning.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical ICU (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend | Projected Start: July 27, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care in a 26-bed Medical ICU at a 2:1 patient ratio, managing complex critical care needs including cardiac, neurological, and respiratory conditions
• Operate and manage advanced equipment including ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and IABP; perform and assist with procedures such as intubations, cardioversions, CRRT, and patient proning
• Administer and monitor critical care drips with thorough and accurate assessment skills
• Document patient care using Meditech EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation) and utilize iMobile technology
• Adhere to patient experience standards including hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of care boards, and use of AIDET communication framework
• Float to Medical-Surgical or Intensive Care Units as needed per staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience
• Willingness to care for COVID-19 patients and proficiency in donning and doffing PPE
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification is a plus
• Experience with ventriculostomy drain management and continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Familiarity with Meditech or similar electronic documentation systems
• National nursing certification in a relevant specialty

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized ICU unit with a history of top performance rankings, Pathways to Excellence certification, and a facility working toward Magnet status — alongside a highly tenured, nationally certified nursing staff
• Self-scheduling options within established guidelines, iMobile technology integration, and a supportive team environment focused on compassionate, connected care