SICU Registered Nurse
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring Epic proficiency, high-acuity critical care skills, and a valid LA or compact RN license.

Details

• High-acuity Surgical ICU (SICU) setting within a large hospital system
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Patient population includes general post-op surgical recovery, transplant recovery (liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas), and CVICU cases such as post-op CABG, valve replacement/repair, aortic dissection, IABP, and PA catheter management
• Floating required to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Block scheduling requests are not accommodated

Requirements

• Active LA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Significant high-acuity ICU experience required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) required
• Experience with pulmonary artery (PA) catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) preferred
• Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process; undisclosed RTO may result in a rescinded offer
• Upon accepting an assignment, your unit manager may designate you to an Emergency Team, which may require you to remain on-site during or after an emergency event or serve as part of a relief team
• Candidates who are not comfortable with potential emergency response obligations should not apply for this position