Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,426 per week in New Orleans, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,426 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nurse Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required License: Compact or valid state license required Certifications: BCLS, ACLS Must-Have: Epic experience required Travel experience required Description: Please ensure the traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, the unit manager may assign you to an "Emergency Team." There will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after an event passes or be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be relayed during each emergency event, as impacts vary. By signing your travel contract to take a position, you accept the above conditions and will report as assigned by your immediate unit manager in case of an emergency event. Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Some units may require traveler coverage during Halloween, which is not a paid holiday. Assignments during holidays will be based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation. The unit does not accept first-time travelers. Patient diagnoses include pre-liver transplant, acute or chronic liver failure, end-stage renal disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, acute or chronic respiratory failure, and heart failure. Special procedures include hospice care and immunoglobulin therapy. A float requirement may be in place. Specific skills required include accessing and managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, and IV management. The patient age groups include adults and geriatrics, with a daily census of about 33. Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, and respiratory services. Travel compliance includes not accepting local travelers. Candidates must have 2 years of experience in the specialty. RTO must be on the profile and mentioned during the interview. References are not required for submission but will be needed for clearance to start the contract.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam