MICU RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU (MICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, CRRT proficiency, and a valid LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Medical ICU (MICU) setting with a high-acuity patient population
• Patient care includes COVID management, pronation therapy, and CRRT dialysis
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Specialized procedures include pronation therapy and vasopressor titration
• CRRT dialysis equipment experience required
• Epic EMR used; experience required
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Floating may be required
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA-issued)
• Preferred certifications: CCRN, CPI, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in central line care, arterial line management, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Ventilator management and BiPAP/CPAP experience required
• CRRT/CVVHD experience required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips required
• Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• An up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks) is required
• 2 manager/supervisor references required prior to contract start (charge RNs are not acceptable references)

Additional Information

• Provides high-acuity critical care including management of multisystem organ dysfunction, acute renal failure, CVA/stroke, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Skills in FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, and ABG interpretation are preferred
• Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes required facility modules
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at Ochsner Health System must have been separated for at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Upon accepting an assignment, nurses may be assigned to an Emergency Team by their unit manager and may be expected to remain on-site during or after an emergency event or serve on a relief team
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed during the interview process
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply