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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a high-acuity Surgical ICU position requiring Epic experience and a valid LA or compact RN license.
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High-acuity Surgical ICU (SICU) setting within a large hospital system
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Patient population includes general post-op surgical recovery, CVICU patients (post-op CABG, valve replacement/repair, aortic dissection), and transplant recovery (liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas)
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Patient ratio of 1:2
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Floating required to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
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Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
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Epic EMR experience required
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Preferred experience with pulmonary artery (PA) catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
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Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) utilized in this role
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Active Louisiana RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Epic EMR experience required
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Experience in a high-acuity ICU setting required
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Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Block scheduling requests are not accepted
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RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process; undisclosed RTO may result in a rescinded offer
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In the event of a declared emergency, the unit manager may assign travelers to an Emergency Team, requiring them to remain at the facility until the event passes or to participate as part of a relief team
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By accepting a position, candidates acknowledge and agree to report as assigned by their unit manager during emergency events
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Candidates who are not comfortable with emergency team obligations should not apply for this role