AMN Healthcare Nursing
JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care - PICU - Travel - (PICU RN)
StartDate: 2/16/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N (48 Hrs) Pay Rate: $2655.00 - $2820.00
Travel PICU RN assignments in Alexandria, LA place you at a 380-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level II trauma center. The facility offers the region’s only pediatric intensive care unit, serving 13 parishes across Central Louisiana. Alexandria features a welcoming community and scenic riverfront. Baton Rouge is about a two-hour drive southeast, providing access to cultural attractions and entertainment. To qualify, you need current RN licensure and recent experience in pediatric intensive care. Essential skills include pediatric assessment, critical care interventions, and strong communication abilities. Recommended skills include proficiency with Meditech electronic medical records (EMR) and experience in trauma or acute care settings. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, and perks, along with dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel PICU RN assignment in Alexandria, LA.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PICU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: PALS-AHA; BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year 36 or 48hrs/week, RNs choice
Preferred Qualifications
Meditech
FACILITY LOCATION
Nestled in the heart of Louisiana, Alexandria is the quintessential Southern city situated on the Red River. Boasting a favorable location with easy access to the state's bigger cities, Alexandria is a melting pot of arts, culture and history. The city is also a key access point to the state's only national forest, Kisatchie, offering plenty of trails and natural scenery to take-in and explore.
JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Registered Nurse, PICU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed)
Certifications: PALS-AHA; BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
36 or 48hrs/week, RNs choice