Travel Nurse RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $1,878 per week in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical Intensive Care Unit
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,878 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified MICU RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of ICU experience License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; TNCC is a plus Must-Have: Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients. Positive attitude and flexibility. Strong teamwork skills and desire for excellence. Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a diverse environment. Advanced skills in ventilator management and critical care drips. Thorough and accurate assessment skills. Proficient knowledge of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems. Experience with PPE donning and doffing procedures. Description: This unit features 26 beds with a patient ratio of 2:1. Total care is provided by Registered Nurses. Staff includes RNs and unit secretaries/COVID runners. Key equipment includes ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and glucometers. iMobile phones and technology are used by all staff. Personal Protective Equipment includes masks, face shields, goggles, PAPR, and hoods for COVID-19 patients. The documentation system utilized is Meditech with Evidence Based Clinical Documentation. All nursing shifts are 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM, and staff rotate every other weekend. Holiday requirements may apply. Nursing staff may float to other Medical-Surgical Units as needed, with priority given to ICU. Patient experience is prioritized with hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, and utilization of AIDET. This unit is striving towards excellence with a focus on metrics for patient care. Several staff members hold national certifications, including management. A majority of the nursing staff are tenured with experience. Self-scheduling options are available within certain guidelines.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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