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SICU Registered Nurse

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

New Orleans, LA

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Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Catheterization, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Response, Epic Systems, Health Plan, Healthcare Providers, Intensive Care, Medication Administration, National Institutes of Health (NIH), On Call, Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Schedule Development, Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU), Team Player
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New Orleans, LA
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10 days ago

Registered Nurse – SICU Specialty – New Orleans, LA

Looking for a rewarding ICU nursing opportunity in a leading facility in New Orleans, LA? Apply today to enjoy a stable day shift schedule with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and immediate start dates. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care excellence and advance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Quick Facts
  • Location: New Orleans, LA
  • Start Date: 07/20/2026
  • End Date: 10/19/2026
  • Shift: Day, 3x12-Hour (06:45 – 19:15)
  • Hours/week: 36 hours per week
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid RN license, ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification required
  • Experience: ICU experience, Epic system experience preferred, previous experience with PA catheters & balloon pumps is advantageous

Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Rate: $53.60
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive pay packages and weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
    • 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your assignment

What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality care to critically ill ICU patients in a high-acuity unit
  • Monitor and manage post-operative cardiac, transplant, and general ICU patients
  • Administer medications, assist with invasive procedures, and utilize advanced monitoring equipment
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Respond effectively to emergent situations, potentially being part of emergency response teams
  • Document patient progress and updates accurately using Epic EMR system
  • Support patient recovery following surgeries such as CABG, valve replacements, and transplants

What You Need

Required:
  • Valid RN license in Louisiana or equivalent
  • ACLS, BLS, NIH Certification
  • ICU experience, preferably in SICU or CVICU settings
  • Epic EMR experience
  • Strong skills in post-op cardiac care, PA catheter management, and balloon pump care

Preferred:
  • Experience with transplant recovery, continuous renal replacement therapy, and emergency procedures

About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading healthcare provider in New Orleans, LA, specializing in adult critical care. You will work in a bustling, high-acuity SICU, caring for diverse complex cases including post-op cardiac surgeries, transplant patients, and those requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring. The role may involve participating in emergency teams and on-call responses, supporting a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied

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