RN- ICU - Flexible Shifts, Same-Day Pay

Job Description
ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care, Metairie, LA

Are you an experienced ICU nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity in a leading facility in Metairie, Louisiana? Enjoy a competitive pay rate of $56.95/hour, a flexible schedule including night shifts, and the support of a dedicated team committed to your success. This position offers immediate start dates, weekend rotations, and a comprehensive benefits package-all in a fast-paced, progressive environment.

Quick Facts:

Location: 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006
Start Date: 06/30/2026
End Date/Duration: [Specify if known or ongoing]
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Hours/Week: 36 hours/week
Employment Type: [Per diem / Travel / Contract - specify if known]
Licensure/Certifications: Active Louisiana RN license, ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIH required (CPI available at facility for $100)
Experience: 2+ years ICU experience required; CVICU experience highly preferred
Special Requirements: Epic experience required; Impella and CRRT/NXSTAGE experience mandatory; ability to care for isolation patients and know N95 mask size
Pay & Benefits:
Hourly Pay Rate: $56.95
Pay package discussed upon application
Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
Robust referral bonus program
Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
Reimbursements: Licensure, certifications, travel, and other applicable expenses
What You'll Do:
Provide advanced critical care to ICU patients, including ventilated, post-op, and complex cases
Administer medications, perform lab sticks, EKGs, line starts, and manage IV Pumps and dialysis machines
Monitor patient vital signs, utilize cardiac monitors, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ED and PACU float staff when needed
Respond to patient emergencies, and adhere to all safety and infection control protocols
Document patient care accurately in Epic electronic health records
Take on weekend shifts and provide flexible coverage across ICU and float to other units as assigned
What You Need:
Required:

• Active RN license in Louisiana
• 2+ years ICU experience, CVICU preferred
• Epic experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIH
• Ability to care for isolation patients and manage equipment like Alaris IV pumps and Fresenius CRRT machines

Preferred:
CVICU experience
Experience with Impella and CRRT/NXSTAGE devices
Flexibility to float across units including ED, PACU, and MS/PCU

About the Assignment:
Join a dedicated team providing top-tier critical care in a modern facility in Metairie, LA. You will deliver specialized ICU services, utilizing advanced equipment and technology, while working in a supportive environment with growth opportunities. The shift involves night coverage, with an emphasis on safety, patient care quality, and teamwork. Reliably float to various units as needed and maintain high standards of infection control and patient safety.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied