RN - SICU

Registered Nurse SICU

This position requires caring for patients in a surgical intensive care unit. Upon accepting the assignment, the unit manager may assign you to an "Emergency Team," where you will need to stay at the facility until after the event passes or be a part of the relief team. You will be expected to report as assigned by your immediate unit manager in the case of an emergency event.

You should not apply for this role if you are not comfortable with this expectation. The patient ratio will be 1:2. You will float to other ICUs and step-down units as needed. Candidates must be comfortable with high-acuity cases including post-operative care, general surgery recovery, and transplant recovery. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy experience is required. Candidates need to demonstrate proficiency in managing a wide array of critical care techniques.

Essential skills include care of ventilated patients, central line management, titration of cardiac drips, and interpretation of arterial blood gases. Applicants must have experience in managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. A multi-disciplinary team approach is utilized, collaborating with various specialists to provide comprehensive care. All candidates must meet strict compliance requirements and be prepared for a thorough onboarding process.

City:
New Orleans

State: LA

Benefits:

• 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.

About Cynet Health:
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.