ICU/Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU RN) in Ruston, LA - Local or Travel - 13 Weeks

Join an ICU/Critical Care team in Ruston, LA as a Registered Nurse (RN). This 13-week travel assignment is ideal for an experienced critical care clinician who is comfortable caring for seriously ill patients, coordinating complex care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Current, unencumbered Louisiana RN license.
• 1 year of experience required.

Job Details:

• Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Travel
• Location: Ruston, LA
• Base Hours: 36 hours per week
• Pay Rate: $65/hr local, $36/hr travel, plus $1,246 stipend
• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary:

The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized critical care to seriously ill patients, ensuring care is delivered safely and efficiently. The RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, coordinating care plans, and using critical nursing skills to support the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients and their families.

Qualifications:

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Current Louisiana RN license.
• 1+ year of experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Assume full responsibility for a group of critically ill patients during each shift, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on patient needs.
• Provide specialized critical care for complex conditions such as multi-organ failure, post-surgical recovery, and other life-threatening conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on the care plan, procedures, and follow-up steps for post-ICU recovery.
• Use advanced monitoring equipment and nursing interventions to continuously assess patient condition and adjust care plans as needed.

SnapCare Benefits:

• End-of-shift payments.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Why Work for SnapCare:

• Get end-of-shift pay through our Paymint app.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover medical, dental, vision care, and more.
• Access our round-the-clock clinician support team whenever you need assistance.
• Work with a company that has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting our dedication to high standards of quality and safety.
• Gain exclusive access to our Clinician Recognition Program that rewards your hard work and dedication with real cash bonuses.

About SnapCare and connectRN

Care is more than what we do. It is who we are. SnapCare and connectRN have joined forces to give healthcare professionals more ways to find flexible work, support the facilities that need them, and deliver quality care where it matters most.

Together, we connect clinicians with opportunities that fit their lives, whether they are looking for local contracts, travel assignments, or flexible PRN shifts. Our technology helps make staffing simpler, faster, and more reliable, so clinicians can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional patient care.

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SnapCare and connectRN are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians and team members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.