American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- 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: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, CRRT proficiency, and a valid LA or compact RN license.
Details
- Hospital-based Medical ICU (MICU) setting with a high-acuity patient population
- Patient care includes COVID management, pronation therapy, and CRRT dialysis
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Specialized procedures include pronation therapy and vasopressor titration
- CRRT dialysis equipment experience required
- Epic EMR used; experience required
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
- Floating may be required
- Block scheduling requests are not accepted
Requirements
- Active LA or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
- Required certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA-issued)
- Preferred certifications: CCRN, CPI, NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Proficiency in central line care, arterial line management, PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Ventilator management and BiPAP/CPAP experience required
- CRRT/CVVHD experience required
- Experience with continuous IV sedation and titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips required
- Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- An up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks) is required
- 2 manager/supervisor references required prior to contract start (charge RNs are not acceptable references)
Additional Information
- Provides high-acuity critical care including management of multisystem organ dysfunction, acute renal failure, CVA/stroke, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Skills in FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, and ABG interpretation are preferred
- Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes required facility modules
- Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at Ochsner Health System must have been separated for at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler
- Upon accepting an assignment, nurses may be assigned to an Emergency Team by their unit manager and may be expected to remain on-site during or after an emergency event or serve on a relief team
- All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed during the interview process
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-732205. 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 - Medical ICU
About American Traveler
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.