Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit; ICU​/Critical Care - Orleans, LA

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,011 per week in New Orleans, LA
Location: New Orleans

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care

Location:

New Orleans, LA

Agency:  Cynet Health

Pay:  $2,011 per week

Shift Information:  Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  6 Weeks

Start Date:

3/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title:

Registered Nurse
Profession:
Nursing
Specialty: ICU
Duration: 6 months

Shift: Night
Hours per

Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in specialty
License:
Compact or LA license required

Certifications:

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:
Epic experience required

Description:

The position involves caring for patients with various critical conditions.
Patient diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cardiac arrest, TAVR, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary embolism.
The unit handles high acuity heart failure cases.
Provided care includes pericardial drains, targeted temperature management, and pacemaker placement.
Special equipment used includes PA catheters, IABP, Impella, transvenous pacemakers, CRRT, EKOS catheters, and CADD pumps for remodulin infusion.
Patient ratios are typically 1:2.
There is a float requirement to other ICUs and SDUs.
Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary.
Candidates must be prepared for a challenging yet rewarding experience in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements
Required for Onboarding   BLS
PALS - AHA