American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Surgical ICU RN with a compact or LA RN license, 2+ years of SICU experience, and prior travel nursing experience required for a night shift assignment.
Details
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting
- Night shift, 4x12 hours, 18:45-7:15
- 1:2 patient ratio
- Every other weekend required
- Potential floating to other ICUs and step-down units
- Epic EMR experience required
- No call-in requirement
- Orientation held 5 days a week
Requirements
- Active RN license (Compact or LA) in hand upon submission
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
- Minimum 2 years of Surgical ICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
- Experience with cardiac monitoring and Central Venous Pressure (CVP) monitoring required
- Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) required
- Experience with IV therapy including blood product administration, central line management, and PICC line management required
- Experience with drip titration required
- Experience with chest tube insertion/removal and care of ventilated patients required
- Post cardiac surgery and pre/post cardiac cath intervention experience required
- Up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks) required for consideration
- Two Manager/Supervisor references (Charge RNs not accepted) required prior to start, in PDF format
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to surgical ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization cases
- Preferred experience includes liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, or lung transplant recovery, LVAD/RVAD, and high acuity ICU care
- May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, with expectation to remain onsite until relieved
- Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
- Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
- Requested time off (RTO) must be listed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
- Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for at least one full year before returning as a travel nurse
American Traveler Job ID #P-745374. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Surgical ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.