<p>This travel ICU Registered Nurse assignment is based in Lafayette, Louisiana — the cultural and economic hub of Acadiana — and offers night-shift critical care coverage in a fast-paced intensive care environment. The position pays $2,136 per week and requires a clinician with at least two years of recent ICU experience who is comfortable managing high-acuity, diverse patient populations. Epic proficiency and current NIH Stroke Certification are required from day one, signaling a technologically current, stroke-capable critical care unit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Gross weekly pay of $2,136</li> <li>Travel/contract (locum/travel RN) assignment structure with personalized onboarding support</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent communication throughout the assignment</li> <li>Resources and support infrastructure designed to promote professional growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Intensive Care Unit setting serving a diverse, high-acuity critical care patient population</li> <li>Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)</li> <li>EMR platform: Epic — proficiency required at the start of assignment</li> <li>Stroke-capable unit: NIH Stroke Certification required, indicating active stroke protocol management</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team environment; RN expected to lead and collaborate across care teams</li> <li>Full spectrum of critical care acuity with exposure to blood, body fluids, and potentially infectious specimens consistent with a busy ICU</li> <li>Evidence-based nursing practice framework guides clinical decision-making at the unit level</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of recent, hands-on ICU nursing experience required</li> <li>Current RN license valid in Louisiana (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Active ACLS certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Current NIH Stroke Certification required</li> <li>Proficiency in Epic documentation system</li> <li>Clinical specialty certification preferred but not required beyond the certifications listed above</li> <li>Physical capability to perform heavy patient care work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lafayette sits at the heart of Louisiana's Cajun Country, offering a lifestyle defined by world-class cuisine, live music, vibrant festivals, and a genuine sense of community that is unlike anywhere else in the South. The cost of living is well below the national average, and the city provides easy access to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans (roughly two hours east), and the natural beauty of the Atchafalaya Basin. For clinicians who value cultural richness, outdoor recreation on the water, and a warm, welcoming community, Lafayette is a compelling assignment destination.</p>