Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,930 per week
Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Shreveport, Louisiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/01/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, days, nightsEmployment Type: Travel🏥 Facility Snapshot700+ bed hospital → large, high-volume systemPrimary Stroke CenterChest pain accreditedICU size: 17 bedsPatient ratio: 1:2👉 Big hospital = more resources, but also busier and more system-driven🔑 Requirements1.5+ years ICU experienceFirst-time travelers accepted, BUT:Must have 2 years perm acute care RN experienceCertifications:BLSACLSNIHSSMust pass EKG exam before start (important screen point)👩‍⚕️ Patient PopulationAdult medical + surgical ICUExpect:Stroke patientsCardiac casesGeneral critical illnessCore skills:Vent managementIV med titrationVasoactive dripsTotal care of critically ill patients👉 This is a true general ICU, not specialized⚙️ Support & StaffingCNA: inconsistent (may or may not have help)Charge nurse: may take patientsRT: 24/7Hospitalist: 24/7PICC team available👉 Translation:You’ll have clinical support, but floor help (CNAs) isn’t reliable🔄 FLOATING (Major Consideration)Required to float to:CCUStepdownMed-Surg (frequently)👉 This is one of the biggest flags:You are not staying ICU-onlyMust be comfortable taking lower acuity assignments⏰ Scheduling (Unusual Pattern)Alternating weeks:4 shifts one week3 shifts next weekPossible patterns:2 on / 2 off5 on / 5 offEvery other weekendNo call👉 That 5 on / 5 off pattern can be great—or exhausting depending on preference📋 Time Off RulesOnly 1 weekend RTO per contractOther RTO requires manager approvalMust work 2 of 3 major holidays💻 SystemsEMR: Meditech ExpansePumps: AlarisMeds: PyxisAbout Malone Healthcare - NursingWith a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.BenefitsWeekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementLife insurance