Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,412 to $2,448 per week in Alexandria, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,412 to $2,448 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!

Travel: RN - Critical Care
Alexandria, LA
13 weeks
Shift - 7p - 7a

**Type of patients on the unit: DKA, Acute Respiratory Failure, MIs, CABGs, Ventilators etc. It is a mixed cardiac and medical ICU.
36 or 48 hours per week guarantees are available.
Note: Overtime is not Billable until after 48 hours.
****Must have experience with****:
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
Impellas
Post-op Cardiovascular surgeries
CRRT
SHIFT: DAYS 7AM - 7PM
START: ASAP
RATE: ***
REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS certification via AHA required
ACLS certification via AHA required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Weekend Requirement
Every other weekend
On Call Requirement
No call
Floating Requirement / Locations
No floating
Nurse / Patient Ratio
2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients in the ICU
Summary:
The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable One*** Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
Current ACLS certification required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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