Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU @ Ochsner Medical Center -...

DetailsClient Name Ochsner Medical Center Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Neuro ICU Job ID 35408306 Job Title Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU @ Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans Weekly Pay $2032.0 Shift DetailsShift Night - 12x3 - 07PM Scheduled Hours 36 Job Order DetailsStart Date 03/30/2026 End Date 05/25/2026 Duration 8 Week(s) Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Neuro ICU Duration: 8 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU License: Active license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Must be able to interpret and manage dysrhythmias. - Must be able to manage multi-system organ failure. - Must be able to follow IV insulin protocols. - Must have experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration. - Must have experience managing and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips. Description: Patient diagnoses include strokes, seizures, subdural hematoma, brain tumors, neurosurgical interventions, neuromuscular disorders, and post-arrest cases. Special procedures include post-procedure monitoring after TPA, thrombectomy, pipeline stent placement, and cerebral aneurysm coiling or clipping. Bedside procedures involve intubation, arterial and central line placement, and external ventricular drain (EVD) management. Responsibilities include post-procedural monitoring of aneurysm clipping or coiling, craniotomy, and administration of TPA or Tenectaplase. Required equipment includes BIS, TOF, Arctic Sun, EEG, FloTrac, arterial lines, central lines, and Zoll intravascular cooling. The patient ratio is 1:2. EPIC experience is required. The position does not accept first-time travelers. Preferred certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Candidates must have experience with accessing and managing ports, traumatic brain injury, BiPAP/CPAP management, suctioning, and ventilator management. Care for ventilated patients, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs), and infection prevention is essential. Teamwork with interdisciplinary support, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy, is expected. Daily census is approximately 34 patients with 34 beds available. The unit prioritizes infection prevention, isolation precautions, and surgical wound management. Client DetailsAddress 1514 Jefferson Hwy City New Orleans State LA Zip Code 70121 Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.

Created: 2026-03-05