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Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring critical care skills including IABP, Impella, and CRRT experience with a compact or LA RN license.
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Work in a mixed cardiac and medical ICU (ICU MedSurgical A) setting
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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 of 2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients
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Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call responsibilities
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No floating required
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13-week assignment length
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Active RN license (Louisiana or compact) required
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BLS certification via AHA required
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ACLS certification via AHA required
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
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One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred, but new graduates will be considered
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Required experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
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Required experience with Impella devices
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Required experience with post-op cardiovascular surgeries
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Required experience with CRRT
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Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned ICU patients
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Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
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Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness
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Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
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Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers
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New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member with completion of organizational and Critical Care-specific competency validations
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All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire
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Annual competency verification requirements must be completed
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Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility for local candidate eligibility
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position
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Candidates who have previously worked at any CHRISTUS facility must have a 6-month separation period before being eligible for this travel assignment
