Travel Medical ICU RN
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Assignment may include being part of an "Emergency Team" with expectations to stay onsite during emergency events or serve on relief teams.
• High acuity unit caring for patients with COVID-19, requiring pronation therapy and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) experience.
• Responsibilities include vasopressor titrations and use of special equipment such as CRRT dialysis.
• Float requirement within the facility.
• EPIC electronic health record experience is required/preferred.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Epic experience required

Preferred (not required):

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

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but given the high acuity and specialized skills required (CRRT, pronation therapy, vasopressor titrations), expect at least 2+ years in critical care or similar settings.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Patient Population & Unit Details

• High acuity patients including COVID care with pronation therapy.
• Critical care skills including vasopressor titration and CRRT dialysis.

Equipment & Systems

• CRRT Dialysis machine experience required.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required/preferred.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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 and updated monthly.
• Education verification of highest level required if no state license.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• License verification: Active Louisiana or Compact RN license required upon submission and start. Renewal must be completed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine required for select units (ED, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, NICU).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Resume/application with 7 years employment history and explanation for gaps.
• Photo for badge: full color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months.
• No block scheduling requests allowed.

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency team assignments and potential extended onsite stays during emergency events.
• CPI certification is required for some units but not for ICU.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong EPIC skills and comfort working in high acuity, emergency-prepared environments.