MICU Registered Nurse
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Registered Nurse - MICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a high acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with COVID care and pronation therapy.
• Responsibilities include pronation therapy and vasopressor titrations.
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) dialysis required.
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during emergency events, requiring staying onsite until the event passes or serving as relief staff.
• Float requirement within the facility.
• Epic electronic health record experience is required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted; renewal required if expiring within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted; renewal required if expiring within 30 days of start.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Licenses and Credentials

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license for Louisiana or Compact RN license effective immediately upon submission.
• License verification must be completed within 30 days of start. Renewal must be completed prior to start if expiring within 30 days.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; must be initiated within 24-48 hours of offer acceptance.
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good physical health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine required only for select departments (not specified for MICU).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).

Background and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification of highest degree completed.
• Current/valid driver’s license or government photo ID (color copy).
• Resume/application and skills checklist updated annually.
• Photo for badge: full color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months.

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling requests allowed.
• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency team assignments and potential extended shifts during emergency events.
• CPI certification is not required for ICU specialties.
• Epic experience is mandatory.

This position is suited for experienced critical care RNs comfortable with high acuity patients, emergency response duties, and working in a fast-paced MICU environment with advanced procedures and equipment.