Travel SICU RN - $2,044 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 19 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 19 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring transplant experience and a compact or LA RN license.

Details

• Work in a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes surgical recovery patients and transplant recovery patients (liver, heart, lung, kidney, pancreas)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:15 PM to 7:15 AM)
• Float requirement to other ICUs and Step-Down Units (SDUs)
• Epic EMR experience required
• No call-in requirement for this position
• No block scheduling requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty required
• Required transplant experience: liver, heart, lung, kidney, or pancreas
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care (directly from the OR) required
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT/CVVHD) required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Preferred experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required with profile

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity surgical and transplant recovery patients
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring on-site presence during emergency events until relief arrives
• Orientation is held five days a week
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during interview
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required to obtain clearance to start (Charge RNs not acceptable)
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a one-year separation from the health system before returning as a travel RN
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-736910. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Surgical ICU

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