RN - ICU | Night Shift | Lafayette, LA
Join an ICU team in Lafayette for a night-shift assignment paying
$54.31 per hour. This opportunity offers 12-hour shifts, weekly direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees, and dedicated support throughout your assignment.
Quick Facts
- Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
- Start Date: 10/02/2026
- End Date/Duration: 01/01/2027; approximately 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
- Hours/Week: Not provided
- Employment Type: Not provided
- License/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice; BLS, ACLS, CPI 12-month blue card, and TNCC
- Experience: At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including ICU experience
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $54.31 per hour
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide nursing care to ICU patients using the nursing process.
- Assess patient needs and adapt communication, explanations, and care approaches to the individual patient population.
- Develop and implement teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary groups.
- Communicate effectively with the nursing team and interdisciplinary care partners.
- Delegate appropriately and manage nursing team resources.
- Use patient data and clinical information to evaluate care and promote optimal outcomes.
- Document patient care using EPIC and perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Need
Required:- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
- At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
- ICU experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 12-month blue card certification
- TNCC certification
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications
Preferred:- Bachelors degree in nursing
- Certification in a clinical specialty area
- Demonstrated sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills
About the Assignment
Support patient care in the ICU at a leading facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. This assignment is designed for an experienced Registered Nurse who can provide patient-centered care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and communicate clearly in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
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