Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,214 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Alexandria (LA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN for the ICU in Alexandria, Louisiana. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least one year of critical care experience. Responsibilities include delivering care, administering medications, and meeting complex patient needs. BLS and ACLS certifications are required. This full-time position offers multiple shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Provide routine and complex care to patients.
• Use the nursing process to care for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and monitor for side-effects.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol; monitors side-effects and effectiveness.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients and families; identifies resources.

Connaissances

Critical Care nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Formation

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel: RN - Critical Care - DAYS
Alexandria, LA
13 weeks
Shift - Days

Type of patients on the unit: DKA, Acute Respiratory Failure, MIs, CABGs, Ventilators etc. It is a mixed cardiac and medical ICU.

Required Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Weekend Requirement

Every other weekend

On Call Requirement

No call

Floating Requirement / Locations

No floating

Nurse / Patient Ratio

2:1 for ICU patients and 4:1 for IMCU patients in the ICU

Summary

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 on 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 OneCHRISTUS 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 patient 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.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
Current ACLS certification required
RN License in state of employment or compact

Position Requirements

Education/Skills
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 on‑boarding 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.

Experience
One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top‑knock healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.