Travel CCU Registered Nurse - $2,268 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a position in Alexandria, Louisiana. This role requires providing comprehensive nursing care in a critical care environment. Candidates must have BLS and ACLS certifications, along with the ability to manage complex patient needs. The position includes a full-time schedule with 12-hour shifts, offering experience in a high-acuity unit. Previous ICU experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred, but will accept new graduates.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and implement care plans.
• Knowledge of medication administration protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor for effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Clinical nursing skills

Patient care management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU – Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU – Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Details

• Travel Type: RN – Critical Care – DAYS
• Location: Alexandria, LA
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7AM – 7PM
• Start: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On Call Requirement: No call
• Floating Requirement: No floating
• Nurse/Patient Ratio: 2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients in the ICU

Patients on the Unit

• DKA
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• MIs
• CABGs
• Ventilator management
• Other mixed cardiac and medical ICU conditions

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to set long‑range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable One*** Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side‑effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and resources.

Job Requirements

• Education and Skills
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Experience
  • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred but will accept new graduates.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • BLS required.
  • Current ACLS certification required.
  • RN License in state of employment or compact.
• Position Requirements
  • All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
  • New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department‑specific competency validation.
  • Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
• Work Schedule
  • Shift: 7AM – 7PM.
  • Full Time.