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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a compact or LA RN license and 3 years of ICU experience.

Details

• ICU setting with an average daily census of 11 and 16 rooms
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week rotation
• No call-in requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• 3 years of ICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care preferred
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, AKI, and renal failure management preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill ICU patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergencies, with expectations to remain onsite or serve on relief rotation
• Holiday availability required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• Scrub color required: royal blue
• Orientation held five days a week
• Two manager/supervisor references required prior to starting contract (charge RNs not accepted)
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position