Travel Contract

Travel Pediatric ICU Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,653/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,653/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Pediatric ICU RN Travel Job - Alexandria, Louisiana

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Alexandria, LA
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: 3rd Floor, Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Number of Beds: 6
Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2
Shifts:
- Day: 1 charge nurse + 1 RN/LPN (varies with census)
- Night: 1 charge nurse + 1 RN/LPN (varies with census)
Equipment Used:
- Alaris IV pump
- Bair Hugger
- Kangaroo Feeding Pump
- Giraffe infant warmer
- Ventilators
- BiPAP
- High Flow O2
EMR System: Meditech
Medication System: Pyxis

Required Skills & Experience

Must Have:
- Minimum 1 year pediatric ICU nursing experience
Preferred:
- PICU or NICU experience
- Experience in women’s health areas (labor and delivery, OB/GYN)

Typical Procedures

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

Certifications Required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Floating Assignments

May float to NICU (low acuity patients) or Nursery
May float to OB/GYN if qualified

Work Schedule & Dress Code

Rotating weekends required
May work a mixed schedule of days, nights, and weekends to cover scheduling needs
Scrub color: Teal

Ideal Candidate Personality

Patient and able to multitask effectively
Self-starter
Organized

Licensure

Must hold a valid Registered Nurse License

Facility Overview

Licensed for 328 beds
Fully accredited by The Joint Commission
Participates in Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance programs
Focus on high quality, efficient, and compassionate healthcare delivery

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established pediatric ICU with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1020 reviews)

217 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive friendly advocate constant communication

Cons

None

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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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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