SICU RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU (SICU) position requiring transplant experience, a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience, and a valid LA or Compact RN license.

Details

• High-acuity SICU setting within a large academic medical center
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Floating required to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
• Patient population includes general post-op surgical recovery, transplant recovery (liver, heart, lung, kidney, pancreas), and post-cardiac surgery patients
• Procedures and therapies include management of PA catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/CVVHD)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted

Requirements

• Active LA or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of SICU or equivalent specialty experience required
• Transplant experience (liver, heart, lung, kidney, and/or pancreas) is a hard requirement — candidates without this will not be considered
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• PA catheter and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial lines, central lines, cardiac drips, and vasoactive drips required
• CRRT/CVVHD experience required
• 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 will be required prior to contract start (Charge RN references are not acceptable)
• NURSYS report required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include post-op surgical and transplant recovery care, management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Upon accepting an assignment, candidates may be designated to an Emergency Team and expected to remain at the facility or serve on a relief team during emergency events
• Candidates who are not comfortable with emergency event expectations should not apply for this role
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the Ochsner Health System for at least 1 full year before being eligible to return as a travel nurse
• Orientation is held 5 days a week; required modules are completed during orientation hours
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be discussed during the interview — failure to do so may result in a rescinded offer
• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)