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Job description
Prime 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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Holiday Availability: Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Although Halloween is not a paid holiday, some units may require traveler coverage. Holiday assignments are based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation.
Required Certs:
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Required Experience:
Surgical ICU setting
Cardiac monitoring
Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Post cardiac surgery
Pre/Post cardiac cath intervention
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
IV Therapy (Blood product admin, central line management, PICC line management)
Drip titration
Chest tube insertion & removal - care of ventilated patients
Preferred Experience:
Liver, kidney, pancreas transplant recovery experience is a plus
High acuity ICU
LVAD/RVAD
Heart Transplant recovery
Lung transplant recovery
Weekend Expectation: Every other
Floating: Potentially to other ICUs and SDUs
Epic experience is required
2 years experience required
Unit will not accept 1st time travelers
Patient Ratio: 1:2
About Prime Staffing
At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
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Worksite address
new orleans, LA, 70123, US
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