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SICU Registered Nurse – New Orleans, LA | Day 4x12-Hour Shifts


Are you a dedicated ICU nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity in a leading facility in New Orleans? Enjoy a consistent schedule with day shifts, competitive hourly pay, immediate start dates, and a supportive team committed to your success. Join us for a flexible contract from 09/14/2026 to 12/14/2026 and make a difference in high-acuity patient care.



Quick Facts

  • Location: 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121

  • Start Date: 09/14/2026

  • End Date: 12/14/2026

  • Shift: Day 4x12-Hour (06:45 – 19:15)

  • Hours/Week: 48 hours

  • Employment Type: Contract

  • License/Certs: ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification (required)

  • Experience: ICU/surgical recovery and transplant experience preferred




Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Pay Rate: $60.30

  • Benefits include:

    • Competitive pay packages

    • Weekly pay via direct deposit

    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2 employment)

    • 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 high-caliber ICU nursing care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity environment.

  • Float to other ICUs and step-down units as needed, supporting the broader patient care team.

  • Administer medications, monitor patient status, and utilize Epic electronic health records.

  • Assist with post-op care for CABG, valve replacements, and other cardiac surgeries.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transplant recoveries for liver, heart, lungs, kidney, and pancreas.

  • Support patients with complex needs including PA catheters, balloon pumps, and continuous renal replacement therapy.




What You Need

Required:


  • Valid RN license in Louisiana

  • ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications

  • Epic experience (preferred)

  • Experience in ICU or high-acuity units, including transplant and cardiac care



Preferred:


  • Experience with PA catheters, balloon pumps, and CCRT

  • Strong critical thinking and collaborative skills




About the Assignment

This assignment is with a leading healthcare provider in New Orleans, focused on providing outstanding care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting. The facility encourages teamwork, professional growth, and excellence in patient outcomes. You will be an integral part of a skilled team managing diverse complex cases, including post-op surgical recovery and transplant patients.




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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Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Post Date: Aug 20, 2026
Profession: Nursing
Job Type: RN
Specialty: None
Location: Louisiana - New Orleans
Job Reference: 70085
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