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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,886 per week

$1,886 per week

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Metairie, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 06/30/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel
Travel ICU RN

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Metairie, Louisiana

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Metairie, Louisiana. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications:
  • One year of recent experience as an ICU RN
  • Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
  • Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
  • TNCC, NIHSS certification
  • Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position
Summary:

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. This role encompasses assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life-support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in high-acuity settings.

Essential Work Functions:
  • Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition
  • Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques
  • Operate and manage advanced life support equipment
  • Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs
  • Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status
  • Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters
  • Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations
  • Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care
  • Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training
  • Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency
  • Perform other duties as assigned within scope
  • Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
Required Essential Skills:
  • Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
  • Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
  • Physical Abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
  • Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
  • Technical/Motor Skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
  • Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
  • Sensory - Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate
Benefits Include:
  • Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
  • Life and Short-term disability offered
  • 401(k) matching
  • Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
  • 24/7 recruiter support
  • Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion?

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel ICU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer

Fusion Medical Staffing - Nursing Job ID #1929656. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing

With a mission to improve the lives of everyone we touch, Fusion Medical Staffing connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations they've always dreamed of living. Our recruiters act as your co-pilots to support you in your next step – no matter what, where and when. This traveler-first mentality ensures you're in charge of your own destiny, but with the tools you need to succeed. Regardless if you’re a first-time traveler or an established road warrior, you get to choose the best position that not only fits your unique personality but also your personal and professional needs.

As a medical traveler, you’ll get to meld your career with personal life experiences, make informed decisions and the freedom to control your career. Competitive compensation packages and opportunities to learn new skills are among some of the perks being a medical traveler with Fusion Medical Staffing. Not to mention you get to explore new cities, take adventures, meet new people, and create memories that last a lifetime.

We are not just a place to find your next opportunity, but where you'll love to work. We've won awards for our ethical business practices, lasting community impact, and commitment to being an incredible place to work. 

Benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Weekly pay
  • Cancelation protection
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Continuing Education
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