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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a high-acuity Surgical ICU position requiring Epic experience and a valid LA or compact RN license.

Details

• High-acuity Surgical ICU (SICU) setting within a large hospital system
• Patient population includes general post-op surgical recovery, CVICU patients (post-op CABG, valve replacement/repair, aortic dissection), and transplant recovery (liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Preferred experience with pulmonary artery (PA) catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) utilized in this role

Requirements

• Active Louisiana RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience in a high-acuity ICU setting required
• Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Block scheduling requests are not accepted
• RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process; undisclosed RTO may result in a rescinded offer
• In the event of a declared emergency, the unit manager may assign travelers to an Emergency Team, requiring them to remain at the facility until the event passes or to participate as part of a relief team
• By accepting a position, candidates acknowledge and agree to report as assigned by their unit manager during emergency events
• Candidates who are not comfortable with emergency team obligations should not apply for this role