Travel SICU RN - $2,271 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 19 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 19 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring 2+ years of SICU experience and an active LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting within a hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Care for post cardiac surgery and pre/post cardiac cath intervention patients
• Provides cardiac monitoring, central venous pressure monitoring, and continuous renal replacement therapy
• Performs IV therapy including blood product administration, central line management, and PICC line management
• Manages drip titration and chest tube insertion/removal
• Cares for ventilated patients
• Every other weekend required
• Potential floating to other ICUs and step-down units
• No call-in requirement
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA or compact) required in hand upon consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA-issued)
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical ICU experience required
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring including CVP and CRRT required
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, post cardiac surgery care, and IV therapy required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Updated NURSYS report required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references required prior to start (charge RN references not accepted)

Additional Information

• Liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, or lung transplant recovery experience is a plus but not required
• High acuity ICU, LVAD/RVAD, and transplant recovery experience preferred
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, requiring on-site presence until relief arrives
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be documented on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview

American Traveler Job ID #P-749453. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Surgical ICU

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