Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,060 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - SICU Travel
Alexandria, LA
13 weeks 
Shift - 7P-7A

Required Skills:

• Strong critical care and ICU nursing experience (SICU preferred)
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• ACLS required (BLS required; CCRN preferred)
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced travel assignments
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Job Summary:
The SICU Travel Registered Nurse provides high-acuity, critical care to post-surgical and trauma patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The RN is responsible for continuous monitoring, complex clinical interventions, and coordination of care in a fast-paced critical care environment while supporting optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill post-operative and surgical ICU patients, including continuous hemodynamic monitoring and rapid response to clinical changes
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, interpret vital signs, labs, and diagnostic results to guide immediate clinical decision-making
• Administer and titrate high-alert medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, and pain management drugs per ICU protocols
• Manage ventilated patients, including airway support, suctioning, and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Operate and monitor advanced ICU equipment such as arterial lines, central venous lines, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Respond to emergencies including code blues and rapid deteriorations with critical thinking and timely interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and ICU best practices
• Educate patients' families on critical conditions, procedures, and post-operative expectations

Talent Burst Job ID #26-15010. 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: Registered Nurse - SICU Travel

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.