Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse
New Orleans, LA
Stability Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,786/week

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Overview

Start Date04/13/2026
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

42% higher than average Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse pay in Louisiana

Estimated total pay

$2,786/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,295/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,491/week

Benefits

Guaranteed Hours
Benefits start day 1

Qualifications

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License

Louisiana Nursing License

Description

Stability Healthcare is looking for a Tele Step-Down RN contract position in New Orleans, LA. The PCU nurse is sometimes also called a step-down nurse and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding. PCU nursing jobs traditionally operate between the levels of general and ICU care, and more recently, in the field of critical care, as well.

Stability Job ID #828661. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele Step-Down

Employer

Stability Healthcare

4.2rating(79 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Stability Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Quick Response to recent location change, although initially generated with AI.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Stability Healthcare

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Long Term Care (RN)

Review of Cherie Kirsch on Feb 4, 2026

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About

Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000’s of facilities.

You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,278–4,233/week

Jobs on Vivian5

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About New Orleans, LA

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in New Orleans, LA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 89°F to 92°F, while winter lows range from 45°F to 47°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in New Orleans, especially in popular areas like the French Quarter and Garden District.

Transportation

New Orleans is fairly car-friendly, but public transportation options include buses and streetcars, which are convenient for getting around the city.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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