Travel Contract

PICU RN
Alexandria, LA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,653/week

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Overview

Start Date10/19/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,653/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Description

Pediatric Intensive Care RN

Overview

Travel assignment in Alexandria, Louisiana
13-week contract
36 hours per week
6-bed Pediatric Intensive Care unit
50 mile radius required

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Louisiana
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience within the last year
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

PICU experience
NICU experience
Experience in other women’s health areas, including labor and delivery and ob/gyn

Unit Details

Day shift staffing: 1 charge nurse and 1 RN/LPN
Night shift staffing: 1 charge nurse and 1 RN/LPN
Patient ratio: 1:1-2
EMR: Meditech
Equipment includes Alaris IV pump, Bair hugger, Kangaroo Feeding Pump, Giraffe infant warmer, ventilators, BiPap, and High Flow O2

Common Procedures / Clinical Work

Spinal taps
Titration of critical drips: sedation, vasoactive, paralytic
Sedated MRI
EKG, EEG, Telemetry
Port access and discontinuation
Intubation and extubation

Floating

May float to NICU for low acuity patients or to Nursery
May float to Ob/gyn if qualified

Schedule

Rotating weekends
May work mixed day, night, and weekend schedule to fill scheduling holes as needed

Other Notes

Teal scrubs required

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

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Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

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Travel jobs$503–5,999/week

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About Alexandria, LA

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

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