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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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Cardiac Stepdown

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Utilization Review

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Certified Surgical Technologist

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Sally Roberts isn’t a good manager on the Neuro Stepdown Unit.  She doesn’t solve problems for staff and has made racist remarks about staff and patients.

Pediatric Med Surg

I worked on GISSU, it’s very traveler friendly, the staff was super helpful patient ration is typically 1:4 on SOME occasions at night 1:5 but if you ever go to 5 Charge is Super helpful

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA is nationally ranked in 4 adult specialties and 1 pediatric specialty.

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<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 4x10hrs</li><li>Hours: 40 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Dec 14, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist specializing in Cardiac/Neuro IR procedures, requiring ARRT certification and prior scrub experience.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures unit</li><li>4x10 hour day shifts from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM</li><li>On-call required with a 30 minute response time</li><li>Uses GE Innova IGS, Siemens, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, and PACS systems</li><li>Epic charting system experience required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years experience in Interventional Radiology (1 year accepted with Neuro IR and scrub experience)</li><li>ARRT (R) certification required, ARRT (VI) and ACLS preferred</li><li>BLS certification required</li><li>Scrub and sterile field maintenance experience required</li><li>Neuro IR experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred</li><li>Compact or LA license required in hand upon consideration (license required if applicable)</li><li>Candidate must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing if not already licensed</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission) for RNs</li><li>Proficient in venous access, central line care, vascular closure devices, and procedural monitoring</li><li>Experience with a wide range of IR procedures including embolization, angiography, biopsy, stent placement, and ablation techniques</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Perform procedural duties including equipment setup, room circulation, scrubbing, and sterile field maintenance</li><li>Monitor patients and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias during procedures</li><li>Maintain equipment, stock supplies, and manage inventory as needed</li><li>Orientation held 5 days a week</li><li>Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras)</li><li>Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)</li><li>Former Ochsner employees or in-house agency contractors must have a 1 year separation before returning as travel staff</li><li>RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission</li><li>Radius rule of 65 miles applies; local candidates not accepted</li><li>First-time travelers not specified for consideration</li></ul>

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States Allied Health Professional Interventional Radiology Technologist Special Procedures Technologist Vascular Interventional Technician Vascular Interventional Technologist 10 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-723621. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Interventional Radiology American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Dec 14, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Operating Room position requiring at least 3 years of neuro surgery and ortho spine experience with prior travel assignment experience.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Work in the Operating Room department of a teaching hospital</li><li>Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 8:30 to 21:00</li><li>Neuro call required</li><li>Extensive experience needed in neuro &amp; ortho spine, and craniotomy service lines</li><li>Experience in general, ENT, and robotics service lines is a plus</li><li>Circulate/telemetry and conscious sedation skills preferred</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission</li><li>Current BLS certification required</li><li>Minimum 3 years of operating room experience required</li><li>Minimum 3 years of neuro surgery and ortho spine experience required</li><li>Teaching hospital experience required</li><li>Trauma Level I or II experience preferred</li><li>Prior travel nursing experience required</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Up-to-date NURSYS report required within 4 weeks of submission</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring on-site presence until the event concludes or relief arrives</li><li>Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras</li><li>No call-in shifts</li><li>Orientation held 5 days a week</li><li>Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted</li><li>Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required prior to starting contract, though not required for initial consideration</li><li>RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview</li><li>Previous Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated for a full year before returning as a traveler</li><li>First-time travelers will not be considered for this position</li></ul>

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN OR - Operating Room OR Circulate OR Scrub RN 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-779354. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room American Traveler

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights Nightingale Nurses

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN Pre/Post Cath Lab CVRA - Cardiovascular Recovery Area 10 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN OR - Operating Room OR Circulate OR Scrub RN 12 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Dec 14, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PACU position requiring Epic experience and a compact or LA RN license in hand.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>PACU unit supporting pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery for pediatric and adult populations</li><li>Supports all major surgical and procedural services, excluding patients requiring critical care</li><li>Cares for patients across 34 ORs on two floors, including cysto suites, pediatric GI/lithotripsy, CT/MRI, endoscopy, interventional radiology, and pulmonary lab cases</li><li>High volume of pediatric patients on the first floor unit</li><li>Candidates must be comfortable floating to pediatric PACU as needed</li><li>Utilizes regional anesthesia and ECT procedures</li><li>Uses specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and Accuvein</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2</li><li>Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15</li><li>2-3 scheduled weekends per contract</li><li>No call-in requirements</li><li>Epic EMR experience required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission</li><li>Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required</li><li>Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS</li><li>AHA certifications required</li><li>PACU or Pre/Post Op experience preferred</li><li>Critical Care Post Op experience preferred</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li><li>Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care to surgical and procedural patients of all ages</li><li>Orientation held 5 days a week</li><li>Holiday availability required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras</li><li>May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during emergency events</li><li>RTO must be listed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment</li><li>Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RN references not accepted)</li><li>Does not accept local candidates; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility</li><li>Candidates must be separated from Ochsner Health System for one full year if previously employed as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors before returning as a traveler</li></ul>

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-773309. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU American Traveler

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care 10 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Dec 14, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a day shift position requiring active LA or compact state licensure.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit setting</li><li>Adult critical care and emergency department patient populations</li><li>Experience with LTAC preferred</li><li>Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 6:30 AM-7:00 PM</li><li>Weekend coverage required every other weekend</li><li>No on-call requirement</li><li>Epic EMR experience preferred</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Current ACLS and BLS certification</li><li>Current CRT or RRT certification</li><li>State license required if applicable; LA license in hand or proof of submitted application required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required</li><li>Experienced RT required; new graduates not eligible</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication delivery for adult critical care and ED patients</li><li>Perform ABG draws and interpretation, chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary hygiene procedures</li><li>Experience with ARDS, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, and COVID patient care</li><li>First-time travelers will be considered as long as candidate is an experienced RT, not a new graduate</li><li>Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras</li><li>Orientation held 5 days a week</li><li>Does not accept local candidates; must live over 65 miles from facility</li><li>RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission</li><li>Previous Ochsner Health staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travel contractor</li><li>Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)</li></ul>

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States Allied Health Professional Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner Respiratory Therapist 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-786229. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Dec 14, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring at least 1 year of RT experience and state licensure.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>13-week assignment in the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit</li><li>Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15</li><li>Weekend coverage scheduled as needed</li><li>Works with adult critical care and emergency department patient populations</li><li>Experience with LTAC setting preferred</li><li>Performs ventilator management, airway management, ABG draws/interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene procedures</li><li>Epic charting system experience preferred</li><li>No on-call requirement</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Current ACLS and BLS certification</li><li>CRT/RRT certification required</li><li>State license required if applicable, compact or LA license required in hand upon consideration</li><li>Minimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred</li><li>Must be an experienced RT, new graduates not accepted</li><li>Driver's license required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team</li><li>Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)</li><li>Orientation held 5 days a week</li><li>First-time travelers will be considered as long as they are experienced RTs</li><li>Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted</li><li>Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted)</li><li>Previous Ochsner Health System staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated for 1 full year before returning as a travel employee</li><li>All requested time off (RTO) must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview</li></ul>

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States Allied Health Professional Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner Respiratory Therapist 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-772678. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT American Traveler

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care 12 hours, nights Nightingale Nurses

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans New Orleans LA Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Compact States Allied Health Professional Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner Respiratory Therapist 12 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans jobs

Neuro Interventional Radiology Technologist

$3,126/week

OR RN

$2,534/week

PCU RN

$2,140/week

PACU RN

$2,119/week

OR RN

$2,040/week

PACU RN

$1,989/week

PACU RN

$1,982/week

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

$1,825/week

Registered Respiratory Therapist

$1,825/week

PACU RN

$1,754/week

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

$1,600/week

Respiratory Therapist

$1,600/week

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