Location: Alexandria, LA

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days vary, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered critical care for ICU patients, monitoring and responding to changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Operate and troubleshoot ICU equipment such as ventilators and hemodynamic monitors
• Administer medications and titrate drips safely following protocols and clinical judgment
• Perform thorough assessments, document findings, and communicate changes to physicians and families
• Mentor and support peers and ancillary staff to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana or a compact multistate license (where applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience (critical care experience required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS certification required or obtained upon hire
• Current clinical competency with ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of critical care nursing principles and best practices
• Experience managing ventilators and advanced airway care
• Skill in interpreting hemodynamic data and titrating vasoactive medications
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm in high-acuity situations
• Proficient documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and convenient lodging options to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you practice without the hassle
• CEU support and professional development opportunities to grow your critical care skills
• Travel reimbursement and coordinating support for a smooth move-in
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team environment that values your expertise and input
• Referral bonus program for bringing other great clinicians onto the team
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options to protect your future

Travel Perks: Explore Alexandria, LA

Explore Kisatchie National Forest for hiking and scenic drives, visit the Alexandria Zoological Park for a relaxing afternoon, and enjoy local culture at the Alexandria Museum of Art and the riverfront. Sample authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine at neighborhood eateries, stroll historic downtown and nearby Pineville, and take weekend trips to regional hubs for more dining and entertainment options.

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