ICU Travel Nurse

Travel RN ICU Nurse in Lafayette, LA

This ICU travel nurse job in Lafayette, Louisiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ochsner- Lafayette General Medical Center. This role pays $1,993 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.

Job Details

• Facility: Ochsner- Lafayette General Medical Center
• Location: Lafayette, LA 70503
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12)
• EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
• Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
• Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

Travel ICU Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Louisiana

Compact license accepted. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.

Explore Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA blends a university core with easy links via Lafayette Regional Airport and the I-10/US-90 corridor. Travelers searching for travel RN jobs will find roles across clinics and community settings that serve UL Lafayette neighborhoods and adjacent parishes. Demand for travel nursing jobs holds steady as errands align to Evangeline Thruway and Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Popular nearby options include Broussard, Breaux Bridge, and Opelousas. Across Louisiana, a compact street grid and a clear arterial network support straightforward daily routines during an assignment, from grocery runs to quick hops between the university area and suburban retail.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in servicenot only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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