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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 and proficiency with CRRT and proning therapy.

Details

• Hospital-based Medical ICU (MICU) setting with high-acuity patients
• Patient population includes COVID care, pronation therapy, and chronic/acute renal failure
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Specialized procedures include proning therapy and vasopressor titration
• CRRT dialysis equipment experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Float requirement applies to this position
• No block scheduling requests will be accommodated

Requirements

• Active LA or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA-issued only)
• Preferred certifications: CCRN, CPI, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/MICU experience required
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD required
• Proficiency in ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Experience with central line care, arterial line management, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience titrating vasoactive and continuous IV sedation drips
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (based on address on driver's license) — local candidates are not accepted
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not acceptable)
• NURSYS report required (must be current within 4 weeks)

Additional Information

• Nurses may be assigned to an Emergency Team by their unit manager and expected to remain at the facility or serve on a relief team during emergency events
• Candidates who have 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 travel nurse
• Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes facility modules
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be discussed during the interview
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply — travel experience is not required
• Preferred skills include: interpretation of ABGs, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, Pulmonary Artery/Swan Ganz monitoring, CVA/Acute Stroke management, GI surgery experience, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and titration of cardiac drips