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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 4
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical-Surgical ICU position in Alexandria, LA, requiring active LA or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of critical care experience.
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Mixed cardiac and medical ICU setting (Med-Surgical ICU A)
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Patient population includes DKA, acute respiratory failure, MIs, CABGs, and ventilator-dependent patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call requirements
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No floating required
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13-week contract
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Active LA RN license or current compact state RN license required
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BLS certification required (AHA)
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ACLS certification required (AHA)
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Minimum 1 year of critical care experience preferred; new graduates will be considered
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BSN preferred
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All certifications must be current and unexpired
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SSN required for consideration
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Provides routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
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Administers medications and treatments per protocol and monitors for side effects and effectiveness
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Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
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Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
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Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers
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New hires must attend orientation within the first 30 days and complete both organizational and Critical Care department-specific competency validations
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Temp-to-perm conversion is a possibility
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
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First-time travelers and new graduates are welcome to apply
