MICU Registered Nurse
New Orleans, LA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
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 - MICU

Job Details:

• Work in a high acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Patient ratio of 2:1 for all shifts (days, nights, weekends)
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• Weekend coverage required
• Float requirement as needed
• Must have 2 years of experience in specialty
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with ICU diagnoses
• Provide COVID care and pronation therapy
• Perform pronation therapy and vasopressor titrations
• Work with CRRT dialysis equipment and intraaortic balloon pumps
• Unit may overflow SICU patients at times
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA)
• Preferred certifications: CPI, NIHSS, CCRN
• EPIC experience required
• Louisiana nursing license or compact license required upon submission
• Must be available for emergency team assignment during facility emergencies
• No block scheduling requests accepted
• Must live over 65 miles from facility (no local travelers accepted)
• NURSYS report required with profile (must be current within 4 weeks)
• No call-ins permitted

Facility:

This major medical center operates a 32-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit providing critical care services to adults and geriatric patients. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including rapid response teams and unit secretaries. The organization requires strict compliance with attendance policies and emergency preparedness protocols, ensuring reliable staffing for critical patient care needs.

Location:

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans offers a vibrant cultural experience with its rich history, world-renowned cuisine, and unique blend of music and arts. Healthcare professionals can enjoy the city's famous festivals, diverse neighborhoods, and proximity to both urban amenities and Gulf Coast recreation opportunities.