ICU Registered Nurse
Kenner, LA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Kenner, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ICU setting with an average daily census of 11 patients across 16 rooms at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week rotation as part of standard scheduling expectations
• Participate in holiday coverage, with an expectation to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras) based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation
• In the event of an emergency, be prepared to serve on an emergency team or relief team as directed by unit management; specific details regarding emergency events will be communicated as situations arise
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Adhere to facility dress code; scrub color is royal blue

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI — AHA certifications required
• EPIC electronic health records experience required
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Must live more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license address) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 full year before being eligible to return as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred given the unit's requirement that first-time travelers are not accepted

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured ICU environment with a manageable nurse-to-patient ratio and consistent scheduling expectations
• Orientation is held 5 days a week, and required modules are completed during orientation hours and are billable