ICU Registered Nurse
Metairie, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract in Louisiana, requiring Epic proficiency and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Hospital ICU setting with potential float coverage to other ICUs, ED, PACU, and MS/PCU units
• Primary patient ratio is 1:2, which may flex to 1:3 depending on census
• When floating to MS/PCU units, patient ratio is 1:4
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required
• Equipment used 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

Requirements

• Active LA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with advanced ICU equipment including ventilators and CRRT dialysis machines
• Must know your N95 mask size prior to starting
• A supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months is required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration

Additional Information

• Nurses are responsible for all lab draws, EKGs, and line starts
• Must be prepared to care for isolation patients, including potential COVID-19 cases
• CPI certification can be obtained at the facility for $100 if not already held
• RTO is limited to 5 days for the duration of the contract
• RTO requests should be minimized during Mardi Gras (February 13–22)
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible for a travel assignment
• 13-week contract