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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) travel position in Alexandria, LA, requiring ICU experience and ACLS/BLS certifications for a night shift role at a Level II Trauma Center.
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Medical ICU (MICU) in the South Tower of a 26-bed unit within a Level II Trauma Center, Certified Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
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Patient ratio is 2:1
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Patient population includes cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and COVID-19 critically ill patients
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Procedures performed include intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, CRRT, and patient proning
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Equipment used includes ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers, and iMobile phones
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Documentation system is Meditech using EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation)
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
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Every other weekend required
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Floating to other Medical-Surgical units as needed, with priority focus on pulling to other ICUs
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13-week contract
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Active RN license — LA license or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC accepted); TNCC is a plus
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
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Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
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Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
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Proficiency in ventilator management and critical care drip management required
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Strong assessment skills with working knowledge of cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems required
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Willingness and ability to care for COVID-19 patients required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
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RN care is total care; unit is staffed by RNs and a unit secretary/COVID runner
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Patient experience standards include hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of 'My Care Board' during hand-off, and use of AIDET for compassionate connected care
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Proper PPE protocols apply, including masks, face shields, goggles, PAPRs, and hoods for COVID-19 patients; green surgery scrubs are provided when working with COVID-19 patients
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Required dress code: ceil blue scrubs; white or ceil blue scrub jacket optional
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Self-scheduling is available within certain guidelines
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The unit has been recognized as an HCA Unit of Distinction, ranking overall #2 in HCA ICUs in 2019
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Many staff members, including managers, hold national certifications; several are highly tenured
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First-time travelers are not mentioned as accepted — prior travel or strong ICU background is recommended
