- Company: Host Healthcare
- Location: Willow Glen, Louisiana
- Salary: Pay not listed
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Host Healthcare places travel nurses on hospital assignments. This listing is for a Travel Nurse RN in ICU at Willow Glen, Louisiana, Louisiana (on-site).
RN ICU Travel Nurse Position at Host Healthcare - Willow Glen, Louisiana
About This Position
Host Healthcare is currently recruiting a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for an intensive care unit (ICU) travel nursing role in Alexandria, Louisiana. The position offers a 13-week contract starting on August 31, 2026, with a commitment of 36 hours per week and a night shift schedule.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient conditions and provide critical care in an ICU setting
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Assist with patient transfers and monitor their condition during transport
- Document all patient interactions, treatments, and observations accurately
- Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care plans
Qualifications
- A valid RN license is required
- ICU experience is highly preferred
- Night shift readiness and flexibility are essential
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills are necessary
Working at Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we prioritize the well-being of our travel nurses. Our comprehensive support system includes competitive compensation packages, housing assistance, and a dedicated team to assist with all your relocation needs.
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Working in Willow Glen, Louisiana
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Willow Glen sits in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana is a Deep South / South Central state bordered by Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, with about 4.6 million residents and a strong French heritage.
Louisiana is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to the east. Of the 50 U.S. states, it ranks 31st in area and 25th in population, with roughly 4.6 million residents. Reflecting its French heritage, Louisiana is the only U.S. state with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Louisiana: 11.8% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Louisiana: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Louisiana: $56,283 — via FRED
Home prices in Louisiana (year over year): +2.9% — via FRED
Recent seismic activity: 1 earthquake (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.9 near 2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake. via USGS
Typical climate: average high 77°F / low 54°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 37°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $780/mo · $994/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Travel ICU RN work builds critical-care depth across facilities while staying assignment-based. Progress usually means stronger acuity exposure, charge or preceptor opportunities on contracts, and optional specialty ICU tracks.
Build the skills for this role
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Be ready on ICU acuity, vent/drip scenarios, rapid response, and how you adapt to new Host Healthcare unit workflows, charting, and short orientation as a traveler.
Best fit: licensed RNs with ICU experience who want on-site travel contracts through Host Healthcare in the Rapides Parish area and can ramp quickly in new ICUs.
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Listing facts
- Role Travel Nurse RN – ICU – Intensive Care Unit
- Employer Host Healthcare
- Location Willow Glen, Louisiana
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 21, 2026
- Apply by September 21, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (233 words)
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