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SICU Registered Nurse

New Orleans, LA 70121

Posted: 10/16/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 70074 Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description


SICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift) – New Orleans, LA

Are you a dedicated ICU nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity in a leading facility in New Orleans, LA? Join us for a night shift position offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a high-acuity unit. Enjoy a flexible schedule with 3-night shifts per week, starting soon and lasting through December 14, 2026.


Quick Facts
  • Location: 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • End Date: 12/14/2026
  • Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)
  • Hours/Week: 36
  • Employment Type: Travel/Contract
  • License/Certs: ACLS, BLS, NIH certification required
  • Experience: ICU experience, Epic EMR familiarity, and specific skills preferred

Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $60.30
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Benefits include:
    • Weekly pay via direct deposit
    • Medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do
  • Provide critical care nursing for high-acuity ICU patients, including post-op CABG, valve surgeries, and aortic dissection cases
  • Monitor and manage invasive devices such as PA catheters, balloon pumps, and IABP
  • Administer treatments like Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Support transplant recovery patients (liver, heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas)
  • Contribute to emergency response efforts, including potential assignment to an "Emergency Team" during critical events
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Document care accurately in Epic EMR

What You Need
Required:
  • Valid RN license in Louisiana or eligible for licensure
  • ACLS and BLS certifications
  • Minimum several years of ICU experience, preferably in high-acuity settings
  • Familiarity with Epic EMR platform
  • Experience with PA caths and balloon pumps preferred

Preferred:
  • Previous transplant ICU experience
  • CRRT experience
  • Ability to adapt to fluctuating patient needs in a high-pressure environment

About the Assignment
This assignment in a high-acuity ICU unit involves caring for surgical recovery, transplant, and complex ICU patients. Shifts are night time, 3 days per week, with a focus on delivering high-quality critical care. The facility emphasizes team support and safety, providing a dynamic environment to grow your expertise.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied
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