Travel ICU RN - $2,127 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with IMPELLA and CRRT skills for a travel contract requiring Epic proficiency and a valid LA or Compact RN license.

Details

• ICU setting within a hospital environment
• Patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional flex to 1:3
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• 13-week contract
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• Float required to all ICUs and may include the ED or PACU to care for ICU-level patients; occasional float to MS/PCU units with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Epic EMR required
• Equipment includes: Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA Pumps, Servo I Ventilators, Fresenius CRRT Dialysis Machines, Edwards Lifesciences Cardiac Monitors, Medtronic EVD Management Systems, Arctic Sun TMS, GE Monitors, Hill-Rom Beds, Pyxis Medication Stations, and Veratron Bladder Scanners

Requirements

• Valid LA RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand (pending not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required
• IMPELLA experience required
• CRRT/CVVHD experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Ventilator management experience required, including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and IV line starts
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
• At least two recent manager references required for consideration
• Knowledge of N95 mask size required (facility sees COVID-19 and isolation patients)

Additional Information

• Nurses are responsible for all lab draws, EKGs, and line starts
• CPI certification can be obtained at the facility for a $100 fee
• Expected to care for all isolation patients, including COVID-19, using appropriate PPE
• Preferred skills include: ECMO, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, TAVR, post-cardiac surgery care, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, EVD and ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and neurological/neurosurgical patient management
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• RTO is limited to 5 days total for the duration of the contract
• Candidates living within 75 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate
• Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-734767. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.