Acute Dialysis ICU RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Acute Dialysis position requiring 2 years of acute inpatient dialysis and ICU experience along with a LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis unit within an ICU setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift, 3x12-hour variable shifts from 11:00 to 23:00
• Epic charting system used
• Cares for patients with acute kidney injury, acute renal failure, and those requiring CRRT, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis/CAPD

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA or Compact) required at time of consideration, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CDN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required experience in Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis and ICU settings
• Previous charge experience required
• Experience with Fresenius 2008T, Baxter, and Prismaflex equipment
• Ability to initiate/set up dialysis treatment and cannulate AV fistula and AV graft
• Skilled in management of tunneled/non-tunneled catheters
• Knowledge of dialysate conductivity testing and disinfectant system checks
• At least two recent manager references required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include administration of blood and blood products, Mannitol/albumin/23.4% NaCL, and management of anticoagulation
• Skilled in symptom management including air emboli, cardiac arrest, chest pain, clotted access, disequilibrium syndrome, hemolysis, hyperkalemia, hypotension, and seizures
• Proficient in machine alarm troubleshooting including arterial pressure, blood leak detector, conductivity, and venous pressure alarms
• Performs post-dialysis treatment procedures including blood return, disconnection from access, and sterilization procedures
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius to qualify for travel rate; local candidates within this radius accepted at local rate
• Previous permanent employees of the health system must have separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• First-time travelers may be considered unless otherwise specified