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SICU Registered Nurse – New Orleans, LA | Night Shift


Are you ready to make a difference in high-acuity critical care? Join a leading facility in New Orleans, LA as a SICU Registered Nurse, offering flexible scheduling options, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive medical benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to excellence and patient care.



Quick Facts

  • Location: New Orleans, LA

  • Start Date: 09/21/2026

  • End Date: 12/21/2026

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

  • Hours/Week: 36

  • Employment Type: Travel / Contract

  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Cert

  • Experience: ICU, SICU, or related critical care experience


Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $60.30

  • Pay Package: Competitive pay packages discussed upon application

  • Benefits include:

    • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit

    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)

    • Robust referral bonus program

    • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws

    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

    • 24/7 dedicated support team to ensure your success




What You’ll Do

  • Provide specialized patient care for high-acuity ICU patients, including post-op CABG, valve surgeries, aortic dissection, and transplant recoveries

  • Monitor and manage patients on PA catheters, balloon pumps, and continuous renal replacement therapy

  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

  • Support unit operations during emergency events and float to other ICU units as needed

  • Document patient status, interventions, and progress accurately in Epic electronic health records

  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain high standards of care during night shifts


What You Need

Required:


  • Valid Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications

  • Minimum 2 years of ICU or surgical recovery experience

  • Epic electronic health record experience

  • Skills in caring for post-op CABG, valve surgeries, transplant patients, PA catheters, balloon pumps, and CKRT



Preferred:


  • Experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps

  • Previous familiarity with high-acuity ICU environments including SICU, CVICU, or transplant units


About the Assignment

Join a leading facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in critical care and surgical recovery. This position involves caring for complex ICU patients, including post-surgical, transplant, and high-acuity cases. The facility offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work alongside expert healthcare professionals while providing exceptional patient care.




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 28, 2026
Profession: Nursing
Job Type: RN
Specialty: None
Location: Louisiana - New Orleans
Job Reference: 70328
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