Step-Down RN
New Orleans, LA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x12 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 - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Patient ratios: 4 patients during days and weekends, 5 patients during nights
• Care for adults and geriatric patients with diagnoses including pre-liver transplant, acute/chronic liver failure, End Stage Renal disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, respiratory failure, heart failure, and sickle cell disease
• Perform special procedures including hospice care and immunoglobulin therapy
• Manage heparin and insulin drips
• Float requirement within the facility
• Weekend coverage required
• 12-hour orientation provided
• Epic charting system experience required
• Travel nursing experience required - unit does not accept first-time travelers
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Required certifications: BCLS and ACLS (AHA certifications required)
• Must maintain Louisiana nursing license or compact license
• Facility does not accept local travelers - must reside over 65 miles from facility
• Emergency team assignment possible during emergency events with expectation to stay until event passes
• Comprehensive skill set required including telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, wound care, tracheostomy care, and pre/post procedural care

Facility:

This major healthcare system operates a comprehensive medical center providing advanced patient care across multiple specialties. The stepdown unit features 34 beds with a daily census of 33 patients, offering intensive monitoring and specialized care for complex medical conditions. The facility provides extensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and comprehensive diagnostic services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Location:

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans offers a vibrant cultural experience with its rich history, world-renowned cuisine, and lively music scene, making it an exciting place to live and work. The city provides healthcare professionals with unique cultural experiences, from historic French Quarter architecture to diverse entertainment options, all while offering excellent career opportunities in a major metropolitan healthcare market.