Travel ICU RN - $1,790 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP 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 31, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a fast-paced Medical ICU offering 7P-7A shifts and requiring critical care and ventilator management experience. Details Medical ICU (MICU) unit within a Level II Trauma Center hospital 26-bed unit with 2:1 patient ratios Total patient care provided by RNs, supported by a unit secretary/COVID runner Uses ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, and glucometers PPE including masks, face shields, goggles, and PAPRs used for COVID-19 patients Documentation via Meditech using EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation) 12-hour night shifts from 7P-7A, every other weekend required Floating to other Medical-Surgical units required, with priority given to ICU float assignments Care for ICU COVID-19 patients as part of unit responsibilities Utilizes iMobile phone technology for hospital communication Requirements Active LA or Compact RN license required BLS and ACLS certification required TNCC certification a plus Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required Strong knowledge of ventilator management and critical care drips Proficient assessment skills across cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems Experience with donning and doffing PPE Willingness to care for COVID-19 patients Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility Additional Information Perform intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, CRRT, and patient proning Follow hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, and use of 'My Care Board' during hand-off Use AIDET communication approach to support compassionate, connected patient care Facility is Pathways to Excellence certified and working toward Magnet status Facility is a Certified Stroke Center and Certified Chest Pain Center Unit has received HCA Unit of Distinction awards and ranked 2 ICU in HCA in 2019 Highly tenured and nationally certified nursing staff, including managers Self-scheduling available within certain guidelines Dress code includes ceil blue scrubs, with optional white or ceil blue scrub jacket Green surgery scrubs provided when working with COVID-19 patients No local candidates accepted due to 50-mile radius requirement No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months American Traveler Job ID P-745620. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.