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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Care for pre/post patients undergoing cardiac procedures including cardiology & cardiac diagnoses.
• Special procedures involved: LHC, RHC, TAVR, ablations, TEE, cardioversion, loop recorders, pacemakers, vascular procedures.
• Use of special equipment such as vein finder and bladder scanner.
• Shifts are 10 hours, either 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM, depending on experience.
• Preferred candidates have PACU or Pre/Post Op experience.
• Unit may assign you to an "Emergency Team" during emergency events, requiring you to stay until the event passes or be part of the relief team.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Travel Experience: Unit will not accept first-time travelers (prior travel experience required).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI accepted)
  • BLS (AHA only, RQI accepted)
  • NIHSS
• Uniform: Scrubs in royal blue or white.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Cardiology patients undergoing various cardiac procedures.
• Focus on pre/post operative care related to cardiac interventions.

Compliance & Documentation

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy required).
• 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, updated monthly.
• Education verification of highest level required.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• License verification: Active Louisiana or Compact RN license required upon submission and maintained throughout assignment.
• NURSYS verification required 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 titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Skills checklist and employment application required, including 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with potential emergency team assignments during events such as hurricanes.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit.
• Competency exams specific to specialty required annually.
• Photo for badge must be a recent, full-color passport-style photo without obstructions or filters.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses with prior travel assignments who are flexible and able to respond to emergency situations as needed.