Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/28/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 28, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a Louisiana or compact RN license.

• Work in the ICU of a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per month
• Floating required to other ICUs including MICU, Neuro ICU, TICU, and Burn ICU
• Holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting experience preferred

• Active LA RN license or Compact RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with critical care skills across cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, renal, and GI systems
• Two recent supervisor references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Any license history issues must be disclosed at time of consideration along with a personal statement

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment supporting complex and critical cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Strict maximum of 5 days RTO during the assignment
• Candidates residing within 75 miles are considered local and eligible for local rate
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Previous permanent staff at this health system must have separated for at least 1 year before being eligible for travel consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-750125. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.