Travel SICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU
- Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  SICU
  - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Surgical ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of SICU experience and Epic proficiency.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Every other weekend required
• Potential floating to other ICUs and step-down units
• No call-in requirement
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical ICU setting required
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring including CVP and CRRT required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, post cardiac surgery, and pre/post cardiac cath intervention required
• IV therapy experience 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
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Preferred experience with liver, kidney, pancreas, or heart transplant recovery
• Preferred experience in high acuity ICU, LVAD/RVAD, and lung transplant recovery
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not acceptable)

• Provide direct nursing care to complex surgical ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery and transplant recovery cases
• May be assigned to an emergency response team requiring extended on-site presence during facility emergencies
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods:
  Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Orientation held five days a week
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Previous Ochsner Health employees (permanent staff or in-house agency) must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-746367. 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

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.