ICU Registered Nurse

ICU Registered Nurse – Night Shift | Metairie, LALooking for an exciting ICU nursing opportunity with flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a supportive team? Join a leading facility in Metairie, LA, offering a 12-hour night shift with rewarding patient care responsibilities, starting October 20, 2026. Enjoy excellent benefits, quick onboarding, and the chance to make a difference in a dynamic ICU environment.Quick Facts:Location: Metairie, LAStart Date: 10/20/2026End Date/Duration: 12/08/2026Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)Hours/Week: 36Employment Type: Contract/Per DiemLicensure/Certs: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIH (CPI available at the facility for $100)Experience: 2+ years ICU experience, CVICU experience highly preferredPay & Benefits:Hourly Rate: $56.95Pay Package: Competitive pay packages, weekly direct depositBenefits Include: Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)Paid sick time (per state/federal law)Robust referral bonus programLicensure, certification, travel, and equipment reimbursements24/7 dedicated team supportWhat You'll Do:Provide expert nursing care to ICU patients, including those on Impella and CRRT/NXSTAGE machinesPerform lab sticks, EKGs, line starts, and manage IV pumps and dialysis machinesMonitor patient vital signs and operate advanced cardiac and ventilator equipmentCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, float across ICUs, ED, PACU, and MS/PCU as neededEnsure patient safety and comfort, maintaining ICU standards and protocolsDocument patient care activities accurately and timelySupport infection control and isolation procedures, including Covid-19 protocolsWhat You Need:Required:Valid nursing licensure in LouisianaMinimum of 2 years ICU experience, CVICU preferredEpic experience preferredCertifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHAbility to float across units & care for Covid-19 patientsPreferred:Experience with Impella, CRRT/NXSTAGE, and advanced ICU equipmentStrong clinical documentation skillsFlexible team player attitudeAbout the Assignment: Join a leading healthcare facility in Metairie, Louisiana, dedicated to delivering high-quality critical care. This ICU RN role involves caring for critically ill patients with advanced cardiac and dialysis needs, providing a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will be supported by a dedicated team focused on your success and professional growth throughout the assignment. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied