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SICU Registered Nurse – New Orleans, LA | Night Shift (12-Hour)


Are you an experienced ICU nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity in a leading facility in New Orleans, LA? Join a dedicated team providing exceptional care in a high-acuity ICU setting with flexible scheduling options, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Start your assignment on 09/14/2026 and enjoy a supportive work environment with robust support throughout your temporary placement.



Quick Facts

  • Location: New Orleans, LA

  • Start Date: 09/14/2026

  • End Date: 12/14/2026

  • Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)

  • Hours/week: approximately 36 hours

  • Employment Type: Travel / Contract

  • Licensure/Certs: ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification required

  • Experience: ICU experience required, Epic experience preferred, CVICU, SICU, Transplant recovery experience preferred




Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $60.30

  • Pay package discussed upon application

  • Benefits include:

    • Competitive pay packages

    • Weekly pay via direct deposit

    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)

    • Robust referral bonus program

    • Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable laws

    • Licensure, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

    • 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your assignment






What You’ll Do

  • Provide high-acuity ICU care to post-operative cardiac and surgical patients, including CABG, valve repairs, aortic dissection, and transplant recovery

  • Monitor and manage patients requiring PA catheters, balloon pumps, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

  • Assist with patient assessments and implement care plans in a fast-paced environment

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

  • Respond to emergency events, including potential assignments to emergency or relief teams as needed

  • Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic health record system




What You Need

Required:


  • Valid RN license in Louisiana or eligibility to licensure in Louisiana

  • ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications

  • Minimum of 2 years ICU experience, including experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps

  • Epic experience is preferred, especially in critical care settings



Preferred:


  • Experience with post-op cardiac, transplant, or vascular ICU patients

  • Ability to work independently and within a team in high-pressure situations




About the Assignment

Join a high-acuity ICU unit dedicated to caring for complex surgical and transplant patients. The unit operates with a patient ratio of 1:2 and may require float to other ICUs and step-down units. The facility emphasizes quality care, patient safety, and a collaborative nurse-driven culture. Be prepared for possible emergency team assignments, which involve staying at the facility during critical events. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ICU nurses seeking a dynamic, impactful role.




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 23, 2026
Profession: Nursing
Job Type: RN
Specialty: None
Location: Louisiana - New Orleans
Job Reference: 70142
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