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RN - SICU

Job in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, USA
Listing for: Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, ICU Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit

This position requires working in a high acuity surgical intensive care unit. The patient ratio is 1:2. There is a float requirement to other ICUs and step-down units. The manager can accommodate either 3x12 hour shifts or 4x12 hour shifts. Skills required include caring for post-operative cardiac surgery patients, general post-operative care for surgical recovery patients, and transplant recovery for liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, and pancreas.

Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy is required. Candidates must be comfortable being assigned to an emergency team if necessary. It is essential to manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. Other critical skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, and ventilator management. The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. The patient diagnoses include cardiac surgery, transplant patients, general surgery, and medicine overflow.

A total of 32 beds are available, with an average daily census of approximately 28. Candidates must be prepared to work weekends and additional shifts if required. References may be required for clearance to start the contract. All necessary certifications must be current and valid. Candidates with prior experience as permanent staff must have separated for one full year before returning.

This contract is available for travelers who are over 65 miles from the facility.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
  • 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
  • Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
  • Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
  • Free tax return assistance for travelers
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer:
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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