RN - SICU

Cynet HealthStaff; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN to work in a high acuity surgical ICU in New Orleans. The role requires cardiac surgery and transplant post-operative care, with a busy 1:2 patient ratio and floating to other ICUs as needed.

Candidates must have ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications and an active RN license. The assignment supports 3x12 or 4x12 shifts, and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in specialty required.
• Experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
• Epic experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Care for high acuity ICU postoperative cardiac surgery patients and transplant patients.
• Manage arterial lines, blood products, and ventilator management.
• Float to other ICUs and step-down units as needed.
• Adapt to 3x12 hour or 4x12 hour shifts as arranged by management.
• Work weekends and additional shifts when required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, respiratory, and pharmacy.

Skills

Critical care nursing

SICU experience

Ventilator management

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic experience

PA catheter care

Balloon pump experience

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required.

License: Compact or state license required upon submission.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Experience in high acuity ICU
• Experience with PA catheters and balloon pumps
• Epic experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred

Description:This position requires working in a high acuity surgical intensive care unit.The patient ratio is 1:2.There is a float requirement to other ICUs and step-down units.The manager can accommodate either 3x12 hour shifts or 4x12 hour shifts.Skills required include caring for post-operative cardiac surgery patients, general post-operative care for surgical recovery patients, and transplant recovery for liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, and pancreas.Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy is required.Candidates must be comfortable being assigned to an emergency team if necessary.It is essential to manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.Other critical skills include arterial line management, blood product administration, and ventilator management.The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.The patient diagnoses include cardiac surgery, transplant patients, general surgery, and medicine overflow.A total of 32 beds are available, with an average daily census of approximately 28.Candidates must be prepared to work weekends and additional shifts if required.References may be required for clearance to start the contract.All necessary certifications must be current and valid.Candidates with prior experience as permanent staff must have separated for one full year before returning.This contract is available for travelers who are over 65 miles from the facility.