Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,858 to $1,930 per week in Lafayette, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Lafayette, LA Agency: TalentBurst, Inc. Pay: $1,858 to $1,930 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501! Departments : Intensive Care Unit -ICU - Critical Care Job Title : RN - ICU Specialty : Intensive / Critical Care Unit ICU CCU Location : Lafayette, LA 70503 Shift : Night Shift 12 Hour, 7p-7a Supplier Notes : BLS, ACLS, NIH required CPI not required, please upload a doc stating so at submission Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing. Work Experience Required – 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. ICU Experience , EPIC documentation Certifications Required - Current RN License in the state of practice 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) certification - 12 month blue card from Crisis Prevention Institute Current NIH Certification Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Demonstrated good judgement. Strong interpersonal skills. Job Duties Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care. Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines. Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team. Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. TB_RN ZRHC 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. 29415099EXPTEMP

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