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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Assignment includes potential placement on an "Emergency Team" during emergency events, requiring you to stay at the facility until the event passes or be part of a relief team.
• Shift: 1845 - 0715 (overnight shift)
• Patient Census: Approximately 10 patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Float Policy: Float to other ICUs only when Neuro ICU is overstaffed or other units are critically understaffed.
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Scrub Color: Royal blue

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years as a Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU or critical care experience preferred)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

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
• Epic Electronic Health Record experience required
• NIHSS certification preferred but not required

Licensure

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact License required upon submission
• License must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start date

Background & Compliance

• 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
• Sex Offender Search required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification of highest level required (primary or 3rd party)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Employment application and skills checklist required, with 7 years employment history and gap explanations if applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative 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 Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments as directed by unit management.
• Color blind testing and competency exams are required annually.
• Photo for badge must be a recent, full-color, passport-style photo without obstructions or filters.
• COVID-19 medical or religious exemptions require facility-specific documentation.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Neuro ICU setting with a supportive team and a structured schedule.