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

Job Opportunity: SICU Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Patient Care Details

• 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 required
• Preferred experience with Pulmonary Artery (PA) catheters and balloon pumps
• No block scheduling requests accepted

SICU Skills Required

• General post-operative care for surgical recovery patients

Additional ICU Experience (Preferred)

• CVICU: Post-op care for CABG, valve replacement/repair, aortic dissection, IABP, PA catheter
• Transplant Recovery: Liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:45 to 6:15)
• Total 48 hours per week

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted; must be current at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted; must be current at start
• NIH Certification

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• 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 Licenses & Credentials

• License must be current or renewal in process prior to start
• Valid, current Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID (color copy required)

Background & Compliance 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, updated monthly
• Sex Offender Search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification or transcript/diploma if verification cannot be completed
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start confirming good health
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually; if positive, chest X-ray and symptom-free questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine required for select units (ED, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, NICU)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant screenings not accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Upon assignment acceptance, may be required to participate in an Emergency Team with expectation to stay onsite until event passes or be part of relief team
• Photo for badge: full color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months, plain background, no obstructions or filters; upload within 24 hours of booking
• Competency exam specific to specialty required annually, minimum 80% score
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Employment application/resume required with 7 years employment history and explanation for gaps

Summary

This is a high-acuity SICU travel nursing position requiring strong critical care skills, specific certifications, and compliance with detailed background and health requirements. The role includes night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio and float responsibilities. Candidates must be comfortable with emergency team assignments and meet all licensing and immunization standards.