ICU Registered Nurse
Metairie, LA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring Epic proficiency, ACLS/BLS/CPI/NIH certifications, and the ability to float across multiple units on a day shift schedule.

Details

• Hospital ICU setting with a primary patient ratio of 1:2, which may flex to 1:3
• Nurses are responsible for all lab draws, EKGs, and line starts
• 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
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Day shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week scheduling period
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is required to all ICUs and may include the ED or PACU to care for ICU patients; occasional float to MS/PCU units with a 1:4 patient ratio

Requirements

• Active LA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• A supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months is required for consideration
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be listed and explained

Additional Information

• Must be prepared to care for isolation patients, including potential COVID-19 patients; candidates should know their N95 mask size
• CPI certification can be obtained at the facility for a $100 fee if not already held
• RTO is limited to 5 days for the duration of the contract
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Any former permanent employee of an LCMC Health facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible for a travel assignment