Weekend ICU Registered Nurse - Day Shift

ICU Registered Nurse – Metairie, LA
Step into a 12-hour day-shift ICU assignment in Metairie starting 12/01/2026, with three shifts per week and a $56.95 hourly pay rate. Join a leading facility in Metairie, Louisiana, where you'll care for complex patients, work with advanced critical-care equipment, and receive comprehensive benefits and weekly direct deposit.
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Start Date: 12/01/2026
End Date/Duration: 03/02/2027; approximately 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours; 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Hours/Week: 36
License/Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIH required; CPI may be obtained at the facility for $100. Specific RN licensure requirements were not provided.
Experience: 2 years required; Epic experience required
Weekend Requirement: Yes; 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Call: Not required
Floating: Required across ICU units and, as needed, the ED, PACU, MS, and PCU
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay Rate: $56.95
Competitive pay packages
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
Robust referral bonus program
24/7 dedicated support throughout your assignment
Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You'll Do

Provide nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU settings.
Manage patient assignments typically at a 1:2 ratio, with occasional flexibility to 1:3.
Float to other ICUs and, when needed, care for ICU patients in the ED or PACU.
Occasionally float to MS or PCU units with patient ratios of approximately 1:4.
Perform laboratory draws, EKGs, and line starts.
Use critical-care equipment including ventilators, CRRT dialysis machines, cardiac monitors, IV pumps, EVD management systems, and medication dispensing systems.
Care for patients requiring isolation precautions, including appropriate N95 mask use.
What You Need
Required

• 2 years of experience
• Epic experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• CPI certification
• NIH certification
• Ability to work scheduled weekends
• Ability to float among assigned units and care for isolation patients

Preferred
~ No preferred qualifications were provided.

About the Assignment This ICU Registered Nurse assignment is with a leading facility in Metairie, Louisiana. The role offers a consistent day-shift schedule, no call requirement, and exposure to complex critical-care environments and equipment. Limited time-off requests may apply. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied