MICU RN
Alexandria, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring critical care expertise and willingness to care for COVID-19 patients.

Details

• Work in a 26-bed Medical ICU within a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient ratio of 2:1 with total care provided by RNs
• Unit supported by RNs and a unit secretary/COVID runner
• Uses ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers, and iMobile technology
• PPE includes masks, face shields, goggles, and PAPRs/hoods for COVID-19 patients
• Documentation completed in Meditech using EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation)
• 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a with every other weekend required
• Floating to other Medical-Surgical units required, with priority given to pulling to ICUs

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; TNCC a plus
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
• Proficient in ventilator management, critical care drip knowledge, and cardiac, neuro, and respiratory system assessment
• Experience performing or assisting with intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain management, IABP management, CRRT, and proning of patients
• Skilled in donning and doffing PPE
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct, total patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting treating COVID-19 patients
• Facility is a Certified Stroke Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, and Level II Trauma Center
• Working toward Magnet status and is Pathways to Excellence Certified
• Recognized as an HCA Unit of Distinction, ranked #2 ICU in HCA in 2019
• Required dress code is ceil blue scrubs with an optional white or ceil blue scrub jacket
• Green surgery scrubs provided for staff caring for COVID-19 patients
• Patient experience practices include hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, use of the My Care Board, and AIDET communication
• Self-scheduling available within certain guidelines
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted