Travel RN - ICU | Alexandria, LA | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $2,083 - $2,192
  • Shift: 07:00-19:00, 12 Hours
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: 2

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Travel RN in the Medical ICU (MICU) in Alexandria, LA. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care to our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for RNs looking to make a difference in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Specifics:

  • Number of Beds: 26
  • Patient Ratios: 2:1
  • Unit Staffing: RNs and Unit Secretary/COVID Runner. Total care is provided by RNs.
  • Type of Equipment: Ventilators, Alaris IV Pumps, Balloon Pumps, Ventriculostomy Drains, Glucometers.
  • Documentation System: Meditech using Evidence Based Clinical Documentation (EBCD).
  • Scheduling Requirements: All nursing shifts are twelve hours from 7 AM to 7 PM; every other weekend and holiday requirements.
  • Floating Policy: Nursing staff may float to other Medical-Surgical Units as needed, with priority focus on Intensive Care Units.

Patient Experience Requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of My Care Board during hand-off report; use of AIDET with a focus on compassionate connected care.

Hospital Specifics:

  • Pathways to Excellence Certified
  • Working toward Magnet status
  • Certified Stroke Center
  • Certified Chest Pain Center
  • Level II Trauma Center

Hiring Profile Requested Skill Set:

  • Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients
  • ICU experience
  • Positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and a desire for excellence
  • Self-motivated with good communication and people skills
  • Able to work in a diverse environment

Advanced Skills Needed: Ventilator management, critical care drip knowledge, thorough and accurate assessment skills, and proficient knowledge with cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems, and Don and Doff of PPE.

Procedures Performed on Unit: Intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT), proning of patients.

Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS; TNCC preferred, not required.

Dress Code: Required uniform includes ceil blue scrubs; white or ceil blue scrub jacket optional. If working with COVID patients, green surgery scrubs will be provided upon arrival to the unit.

Awards/Recognition: HCA Unit of Distinction winner of top 10% and 5%. Finished overall #2 ranked ICU in HCA in 2019. Quality measures are highly maintained.

Additional Information: Our team comprises many nationally certified staff members, including managers, and several highly tenured nursing staff. Enjoy self-scheduling within certain guidelines and utilize iMobile technology. This unit cares for ICU COVID-19 patients.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join our team, apply now!