Acute Care ICU RN
Jefferson, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for an LTAC ICU position requiring ACLS, BLS, and 1 year of ICU experience with Epic charting.

Details

• LTAC ICU unit setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
• Performs specialized procedures including TPN, wound care, drain management, foley catheter care, and narcotic administration
• Epic EMR experience required
• Block scheduling considered
• No call-in requirements

Requirements

• Active compact or LA RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• LTAC experience preferred but not required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide ICU-level nursing care for LTAC patients, including medication management, respiratory and ventilator support, renal and endocrine care, wound care, and cardiac monitoring
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during emergency events
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• All RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission