Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Shreveport, Louisiana
Ochsner LSU Health - Academic Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

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

Job Description

• Assignment includes potential placement on an "Emergency Team" with expectations to stay onsite during emergency events or be part of relief efforts.
• Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Patient Census: Approximately 10 patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Float: May be floated to other ICUs (Neuro ICU or other critical care units) as needed
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• Prior travel experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted
• Epic electronic health record experience required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Must be current and renewed annually
• Preferred: NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Licensure

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license required upon submission
• License must be current or in the process of renewal prior to start date

Additional Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID (color copy)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and Education Verification as applicable
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, recent, plain background) required within 24 hours of booking
• Competency exam specific to specialty, updated annually, with minimum 80% score

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments and potential extended onsite stays.
• Float assignments limited to ICU units only.
• CPI certification can be completed onsite during orientation week if not current at start.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Neuro ICU setting with a supportive team and a focus on critical care nursing.