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

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 CABG, valve repair, aortic dissection, IABP, PA Cath) 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 emergency events, requiring extended stay or relief duties as assigned by unit manager.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted; must be current or renewed prior to start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted; must be current or renewed prior to start.
• NIH Certification.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with program management if unclear).

Required Licenses and Documents

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license required upon submission and throughout assignment.
• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy required).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and education verification.
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Employment application/resume required with 7 years of employment history and explanations for gaps.
• May be required to complete emergency preparedness checklist during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30).
• May be required to participate in onsite fit testing authorization process.
• Candidates must be comfortable with potential emergency event assignments requiring extended presence or relief duties.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - SICU
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume ICU-level experience required.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Notes

• No block scheduling requests allowed.
• Candidates should be prepared for float assignments to other ICU and step-down units.
• Epic experience is mandatory.
• Preferred experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps.
• Emergency team participation may be required during critical events.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with high acuity patients and flexible assignments in a travel/contract role.