Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,127 per week

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

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring Impella and CRRT/NxStage experience, Epic proficiency, and a Louisiana or Compact RN license.

• Hospital ICU setting with potential float to all ICUs, ED, or PACU to care for ICU-level patients, and occasional float to MS/PCU units with a 1:4 ratio
• Standard patient ratio is 1:2, which may flex to 1:3
• Nurses are responsible for all lab draws, EKGs, and line starts
• Equipment includes Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA Pumps, Servo I Ventilators, Fresenius CRRT Dialysis Machines, Edwards Lifesciences Cardiac Monitors, Medtronic EVD Management Systems, Arctic Sun TMS, GE Monitors, Hill-Rom Beds, Pyxis Medication Stations, and Veratron Bladder Scanners
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirements

• Active Louisiana (LA) or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; CVICU experience highly preferred
• Impella experience required
• CRRT/NxStage experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates

• All nurses are expected to care for isolation patients, including potential COVID-19 patients; candidates should know their N95 mask size
• CPI certification can be obtained at the facility for a $100 fee if not already held
• RTO is limited to 5 days total for the duration of the contract
• Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible for consideration
• Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be listed and explained in work history

American Traveler Job ID #P-712479. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.