LTAC ICU Registered Nurse
New Orleans, LA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Unit may assign you to an "Emergency Team" during events, requiring you to stay until the event passes or be part of a relief team.
• Must be comfortable with emergency event assignments as directed by unit manager.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Special Procedures Experience: TPN, wound care, drain care, Foley catheter care, narcotic administration
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:5 or 1:6
• Electronic Medical Record Experience: Epic required
• LTAC Experience: Not required
• Scheduling: Block scheduling considered

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy required)
• Background checks including 7-year and lifetime criminal checks, SSN trace, education verification, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks
• State nursing license verification (active Louisiana or Compact License required)
• NURSYS license verification
• Competency exam specific to specialty (minimum 80%, updated annually)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application/resume with 7 years employment history and gap explanations
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant screenings not accepted)
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required for ED, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, NICU)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive IGG titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody, completed vaccine series, or booster)
  • Varicella (positive IGG titer or completed vaccine series)
• TB testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 12 months; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to comply with emergency preparedness protocols, especially during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Photo for badge must be a recent, full-color passport-style photo without filters or obstructions.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with support for first-time travel nurses and a focus on emergency readiness.