Travel SICU Registered Nurse - $2,059 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care in a Surgical ICU setting with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Deliver general post-operative care for surgical recovery patientsli> Support transplant recovery patients including liver, heart, lung, kidney, and pancreas cases
• Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic equipment including PA catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps
• Administer and manage Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Float to other ICUs and Step-Down Units as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in SICU or related specialty
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications (AHA-issued)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• NURSYS report required, dated within 4 weeks of submission
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (address on driver's license used for verification)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with PA catheters and intra-aortic balloon pump management
• CVICU background including post-op CABG, valve replacement/repair, and aortic dissection care
• Familiarity with transplant recovery protocols across multiple organ types

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical ICU environment with exposure to complex and diverse patient populations
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during scheduled orientation hours

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #753962. 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: Registered Nurse - SICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others