TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
Duration: 19 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required
License: Compact or state license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
Must-Have:
Epic experience required
Experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps preferred
High acuity ICU experience required
Description:
The position involves caring for high acuity surgical patients.
Patient ratio is 1:2.
Float requirement to other ICUs and SDUs is expected.
Emergency team assignments may be required during critical events.
Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy is beneficial.
Candidates must have experience with post-operative surgical recovery patients.
Transplant recovery experience for liver, heart, lungs, kidney, and pancreas patients is essential.
Teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary support staff are vital.
Experience with various medical procedures and technologies is required.
Candidates must be comfortable with a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong clinical skills in managing complex patient cases are necessary.
Successful candidates will receive additional training as needed.
No scheduling requests for blocked shifts will be accommodated.
Following established safety and infection prevention protocols is mandatory.