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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 a Compact or LA RN license.

Details

• ICU setting encompassing Surgical ICU and Transplant ICU
• High acuity patient population including CVICU and transplant recovery cases (liver, heart, lung, kidney, pancreas)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• Float requirement to other ICUs and step-down units
• Epic EMR experience required
• No on-call requirements
• No block scheduling requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license, Compact or LA license required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty required
• Required experience in transplant recovery care (liver, heart, lung, kidney, pancreas)
• Experience in post cardiac surgery care (directly from OR) required
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/CVVHD) required
• Preferred experience with PA catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips

Additional Information

• Provide high acuity ICU care including post-op recovery for surgical and transplant patients
• Care for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and renal replacement therapy
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO must be disclosed and finalized prior to interview to avoid offer rescission
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from the facility before returning as a travel candidate
• First-time travelers are not typically considered due to travel experience requirement