SICU RN
New Orleans, LA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – SICU

Location

New Orleans, LA | Surgical ICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Surgical ICU setting at a 1:2 patient ratio
• Perform cardiac monitoring, central venous pressure monitoring, and drip titration
• Manage IV therapy including blood product administration, central line management, and PICC line management
• Provide care for ventilated patients including chest tube insertion, removal, and ongoing management
• Support pre/post cardiac catheterization intervention and post cardiac surgery recovery
• Administer Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) as indicated

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS — AHA certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Surgical ICU specialty setting
• Proficiency with Epic EMR is required
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position
• Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as indicated on driver's license) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at this health system must have been separated for at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Liver, kidney, or pancreas transplant recovery experience
• Heart or lung transplant recovery experience
• LVAD/RVAD management experience
• High-acuity ICU background

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, specialized surgical ICU environment that offers exposure to complex cardiac, transplant, and critical care cases
• Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a structured and compensated onboarding experience