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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 903340

Job Title


Registered Nurse - SICU / 12-Hour Nights

Location


Shreveport, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift (19:00-07:00) | Every other weekend rotation | Holiday coverage may be expected during contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total care for critically ill adult surgical and medical ICU patients, including those with cardiac and neurological conditions (e.g., STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, craniotomies, TBI, spinal surgery)
• Manage ventilators and assist with intubation/extubation; perform IV medication titration and vasoactive drip management
• Manage central venous lines (CVL placement and maintenance), arterial lines, EVD drains, foley catheters, and tube feedings via NGT or PEG
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio in the ICU; may float to PCU (1:3) or MedSurg (1:5) as needed
• Pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival
• Document and communicate patient care using Meditech Expanse EMR; utilize Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Louisiana or a compact state
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; first-time travelers must have at least 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency in stroke care, ventilator management, CVL management, art line management, EVD drains, vasoactive drip titration, and total critical care

• Post-CABG / open heart experience (please indicate relevant open heart experience when submitting)
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Experience working in a high-acuity surgical and medical ICU environment with diverse patient diagnoses

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, a dedicated PICC team, phlebotomy support, and CNA assistance each shift
• Complimentary on-site parking available