SICU Registered Nurse
New Orleans, LA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - SICU

Job Details:

• Work in high acuity ICU environment with 1:2 patient ratio
• Float requirement to other ICUs and SDUs
• Weekend coverage required with self-scheduling
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• Must have 2+ years of specialty experience and travel experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Must have transplant experience with liver, heart, lung, kidney, and pancreas patients
• Preferred experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
• Experience required with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
• Care for post-op CABG, valve replacement/repair, aortic dissection patients
• Manage IABP and PA catheter patients
• Provide general post-op care for surgical recovery patients
• Work with cardiac surgery patients, transplant patients, general surgery, and overflow patients
• Must be over 65 miles from facility location (no local travelers accepted)
• Compact or Louisiana license required upon submission
• Emergency team assignment possible during weather events or emergencies
• NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• No block scheduling requests accepted

Facility:

This major healthcare organization operates a comprehensive medical center featuring a 32-bed surgical intensive care unit with interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretary support. The facility specializes in high-acuity care including cardiac surgery, transplant services, and complex medical cases. The organization maintains strict compliance standards and provides extensive orientation programs to ensure quality patient care across all specialty units.

Location:

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, world-renowned cuisine, and vibrant entertainment scene, making it an exciting place to live and work. The city provides healthcare professionals with diverse professional opportunities while enjoying the distinctive charm of the French Quarter, excellent restaurants, and year-round festivals and events.