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Travel SICU Registered Nurse - $2,471 per week

TNAA TotalMed RN, New Orleans, LA, United States


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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

SICU - Surgical Intensive Care

Discipline:

RN

Duration:

13 weeks

48 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in New Orleans, LA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide critical care to patients with potentially life‑threatening heart conditions.

Prepare and administer prescribed medications.

Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.

Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.

Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital‑wide.

Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.

Physical requirements: stand and walk for long periods; walk, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty; lift up to 20 pounds; may need to lift patients up to 50 pounds. Must cope with stress and communicate with patients of all ages.

Requirements
Clinical: BLS, ACLS, NIH, 2 years of acute care experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning assignment.

Pay and Travel Details
TotalMed Travel Job ID #1410059. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit – CVICU RN – Travel Nurse.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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