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

Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed ICU setting with a 1:1-2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing patient types including respiratory failure, sepsis, ETOH/IVDA, GI-related diagnoses, OB, surgical ICU, and DKA. Perform ventilator management, critical care drip management, insulin drips, wound vac and drain care, invasive line management, and chest tube management.

Job ID: 899646
Job Title

Registered Nurse - ICU / 12-Hour Nights
Location

Shreveport, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week with a rotating schedule (e.g., 3/2 or 5/2 rotations); every-other-weekend rotation required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed ICU setting with a 1:1-2 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing patient types including respiratory failure, sepsis, ETOH/IVDA, GI-related diagnoses, OB, surgical ICU, and DKA
• Perform ventilator management, critical care drip management, insulin drips, wound vac and drain care, invasive line management, and chest tube management
• Pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival - required for all travelers including Med-Surg RNs
• Document accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR; administer medications via Pyxis and manage IV therapy using Alaris pumps
• Float to PCU or Med-Surg units as needed (travelers float first per unit policy)
• Participate in weekend rotation, holiday coverage (expected to work 2 of 3 holidays), and mandatory scheduling rotations

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Louisiana or a compact state
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care ICU setting
• First-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• Current and valid BLS certification
• Current and valid ACLS certification
• Current and valid NIHSS certification
• Permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Meditech Expanse EMR
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience in a traveler or multi-unit float capacity
• Strong EKG interpretation skills

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly culture with robust unit support including 24/7 RT coverage, centralized telemetry monitoring, and round-the-clock hospitalist availability
• Free parking on-site and a welcoming environment for travel healthcare professionals