<p>A travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity is open in Lafayette, Louisiana — a vibrant Cajun-country city in the heart of south-central Louisiana. This night-shift assignment places an experienced critical care RN in a fast-paced intensive care unit serving a diverse, high-acuity patient population, with documentation on Epic and a competitive weekly gross pay of $2,136.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay: $2,136</li> <li>Travel assignment with personalized onboarding support for a smooth transition</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> <li>Consistent communication and dedicated advocacy throughout the engagement</li> <li>Resources and support structure designed to promote professional growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)</li> <li>Intensive care unit serving a diverse, high-acuity critical care patient population</li> <li>Full-spectrum ICU nursing responsibilities including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and interdisciplinary team collaboration</li> <li>Documentation on Epic EMR</li> <li>NIH Stroke Certification required, indicating active stroke care as part of the unit's scope</li> <li>Fast-paced environment requiring sound clinical judgment and adaptability across varied critical care presentations</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model with expectation of RN leadership at the bedside</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required</li> <li>Current RN license in Louisiana or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Valid ACLS certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Current NIH Stroke Certification</li> <li>Proficiency with Epic documentation system</li> <li>Clinical specialty certification preferred but not required beyond the certifications listed above</li> <li>Ability to perform heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force; comfort working in environments with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and potentially infectious materials</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lafayette sits at the cultural center of Acadiana — Louisiana's Cajun and Creole heartland — offering a lifestyle defined by world-class cuisine, live music, and some of the most distinctive regional culture in the American South. The city enjoys a low cost of living relative to comparable metro areas, a warm climate year-round, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Atchafalaya Basin, one of the largest river swamp systems in North America. New Orleans is roughly two hours east, and the Gulf Coast is within comfortable driving distance, making Lafayette an appealing base for clinicians who want vibrant local culture alongside natural amenities.</p>