SICU RN
New Orleans, LA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,344/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
SICU Travel Nurse
Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Assignment Details
- Travel/contract position
- 13-week contract
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15
- 36 hours per week
- Manager can accommodate 4x12s
- No block scheduling requests
- Float to other ICUs and SDUs
- May be assigned to an emergency team during emergency events and may be expected to remain at the facility until the event passes or serve on the relief team
Unit Overview
- High-acuity ICU
- Patient ratio: 1:2
- SICU responsibilities include general post-op care for surgical recovery patients
- Experience with continuous renal replacement therapy
- Preferred experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- SICU - Surgical Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
- SICU - Surgical Intensive Care experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with PA catheters
- Experience with balloon pumps
- Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Transplant experience
- Experience with Epic
Required Certifications
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH certification
Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, state ID, or government photo ID
- Physical exam within 12 months of start
- Fit testing within 1 year of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
- Flu vaccination, declination, or approved exemption during flu season
- CLEAR enrollment for workforce identity verification
- Photo for badge
- Education verification if required by the assignment process
- NURSYS verification
- EPLS/GSA/SAM verification
- HHS/OIG verification
- Sex offender search
- Competency exam
- COVID-19 medical or religious exemption documentation, if applicable
Notes
- Candidate must be comfortable with emergency-event assignment expectations
- Preferred but not required: PA catheter and balloon pump experience
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
My recruiter, Preet, is always on top of things. She doesn't just abandon you after you start your assignment. The company overall is great to work for, offering competitive pay packages and assistance throughout the entire process.
Cons
None
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About New Orleans, LA
As a Travel Surgical ICU Nurse in New Orleans, LA here's what you should know:- New Orleans' cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the lower cost of living, but the overall affordability is favorable for many.
- Average summer highs range from 89°F to 92°F, while winter lows range from 45°F to 47°F.
- Short term rentals are readily available in New Orleans, especially in popular areas like the French Quarter and Garden District.
- New Orleans is fairly car-friendly, but public transportation options include buses and streetcars, which are convenient for getting around the city.
- New Orleans is a diverse city with a mix of African, French, and American influences.
- The age range is varied, and common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's vibrant healthcare industry.
- New Orleans is known for its vibrant restaurant scene, live music, and rich cultural heritage.
- Visitors can enjoy iconic foods like gumbo and po'boys, explore art galleries and live music venues, and participate in outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.
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