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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a high acuity ICU setting with a patient ratio of 1:2.
• Float requirement to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system is required.
• Preferred experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps.
• No block scheduling requests accepted.
• SICU skills include general post-op care for surgical recovery patients.
• Additional ICU areas include CVICU (post-op cardiac surgery care) and transplant recovery (liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas).
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is required.
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during events, requiring extended stay or relief duties as assigned by unit manager.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted; must be current at start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted; must be current at start.
• NIH Certification.
• Current, active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license required.
• NURSYS license verification required within 30 days of start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year.
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Health and Background Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or booster)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccine series)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire if positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and education verification.
• Color photo for badge within 24 hours of booking.

Additional Information

• Skills checklist and competency exam required annually.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification not required for ICU.
• May be required to complete onsite fit testing for N95 masks if not completed prior to start.
• Must be willing to comply with emergency preparedness protocols during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - SICU
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied critical care experience required.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs comfortable working in a fast-paced, high acuity ICU environment with flexibility for emergency assignments.