RN-NICU - Travel Contract - New Orleans, LA

Company: Nurses Direct
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $2,050 per week The ideal candidate must live 65 miles from New Orleans, LA NRP and BLS Minimum of two years recent Level 3 surgical or Level 4 NICU experience Strong background in high-acuity neonatal care: micro-preemies, surgical neonates, and complex medical cases Experience with ventilators (conventional and HFV), nitric, cooling, and central line care Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients safely Competent in neonatal resuscitation, critical drips, and hemodynamic monitoring This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the departments strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports Ochsners philosophy of nursing. Job Description - RN - NICU Education Required -Associates degree Preferred -Bachelor's degree in Nursing Experience Required - 2 years Certifications Required - Current State of Louisiana RN License. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area KSAs Good organizational skills Good time management skills and self directed Demonstrates Good Judgement Good interpersonal skills Job Duties Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care. Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines. Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team. Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing. Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.(Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible Shift info Nights Contract Length: 8 weeks

Keywords: Nurses Direct, Metairie , RN-NICU - Travel Contract - New Orleans, LA, Healthcare , New Orleans, Louisiana