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SICU Registered Nurse

New Orleans, LA 70121

Posted: 10/17/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 64515 Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description


Join Our Elite Team as a SICU Registered Nurse – Make a Critical Impact in High-Acuity Care!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse ready to take your expertise to the next level? We are seeking a dedicated SICU Registered Nurse to provide top-tier care in our specialized Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills truly save lives. Join a team committed to excellence and make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery journeys.

Required Skills:
  • Epic electronic medical record experience
  • Proven experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
  • Ability to care for high-acuity ICU patients with a patient ratio of 1:2
  • Flexibility to float to other ICUs and SDUs as needed
  • Comfort with handling post-op cardiac and transplant recovery patients
  • Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Certification
  • Able to adapt to emergency team assignments and flexible shifts

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Previous experience managing patients with CVICU conditions, including post-op CABG, valve surgeries, and aortic dissections
  • Familiarity with intra-aortic balloon pump procedures
  • Experience in transplant recovery for liver, heart, lungs, kidney, and pancreas cases

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher
  • Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a surgical or cardiac ICU setting
  • Prior experience with emergency response in critical care environments

Other Requirements:
  • Night shift (3x12-hour shifts: 19:15 – 07:15)
  • Willingness to be part of emergency teams under specific unit assignments
  • Valid RN license and relevant certifications
  • Ability to provide documentation for licensure, certifications, and experience
  • Compensation of $53.60/hour, with weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Competitive benefits including medical coverage, paid sick time, referral bonuses, and travel/reimbursement allowances where applicable
  • Commitment to safety and compliance with all regulations and protocols

Embrace the challenge and take your nursing career to new heights with us! Apply now to become part of our compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
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