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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring transplant recovery experience and post-cardiac surgery skills.

Details

• Work in a high acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at a hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Care for post-op surgical recovery patients including general SICU cases
• Transplant recovery patient population including liver, heart, lung, kidney, and pancreas transplants
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Float requirement to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
• Epic EMR experience required
• No on-call requirements
• No block scheduling requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license, Compact or Louisiana (LA) state license required in hand upon submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty required
• Required experience in transplant recovery including liver, heart, lung, kidney, and pancreas
• Required experience with post cardiac surgery care directly from the OR
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/CVVHD) required
• Preferred experience with pulmonary artery (PA) catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
• Skilled in titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips and continuous IV sedation
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required with candidate profile

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to high acuity surgical and transplant ICU patients
• Care includes management of post cardiac surgery patients such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, and aortic dissection
• Orientation held five days a week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required to obtain clearance to start contract (Charge RNs not accepted)
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be considered
• RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during interview
• Previous employees who worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers not specified as accepted for this role