Travel ICU RN - $1,623 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU for a position in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role starts 10/19/2026, lasts 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts. The ideal candidate has 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely around chemicals and infectious diseases; manage confused, agitated, or uncooperative patients.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• 1‑2 years recent acute care (ICU) experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Continuing education.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Sick pay.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Referral bonus.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Benefits start day 1.

Schedule

• Start date: 10/19/2026.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Shift: 12‑hour day shifts.
• Hours per week: 36 hours.