PCU Travel Nurse Job in New Orleans, LA | Days (3x12)
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in New Orleans, LA
Weekly Pay
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$2,280
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
09/08
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in New Orleans, Louisiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ochsner Medical Center. This role pays $2,280 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Ochsner Medical Center
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Location: New Orleans, LA 70121 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.
Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway is the flagship of Ochsner Health and one of a small group of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet five times — a 767-bed tertiary center built around transplant, cardiac, and complex surgical care just outside New Orleans.
- A five-time ANCC Magnet recipient and U.S. News's best hospital in Louisiana for over a decade — a strong nursing-practice and referral-center environment. Read More
- Three centers of excellence shape the specialty units: the Multi-Organ Transplant Center, the Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Cancer Institute.
- Every heart transplant in Ochsner Health happens here, alongside advanced heart-failure care that includes the SynCardia total artificial heart.
- A 767-bed tertiary hospital teaching through the University of Queensland–Ochsner clinical program.
- Maternity and a NICU at the Women's Pavilion at Ochsner Baptist add women's and newborn tracks.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near New Orleans, LA
Are there other PCU travel nursing jobs near New Orleans, Louisiana?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs PCU travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What is Ochsner Medical Center, and what nursing work does it concentrate?
It's the 767-bed flagship of Ochsner Health near New Orleans — a tertiary referral center where RNs work transplant, cardiac, oncology, and complex surgical units; it's been named the best hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News for over a decade.
Does Ochsner Medical Center carry ANCC Magnet status?
It's a five-time ANCC Magnet recipient — a level of recognition only a small fraction of U.S. hospitals reach.
Which specialty units can RNs work in at Ochsner Medical Center?
Its three centers of excellence — the Multi-Organ Transplant Center, the Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Cancer Institute — anchor the specialty units, and all of Ochsner Health's heart transplants are performed here.
Does Ochsner Medical Center take trauma?
Ochsner is not the region's designated trauma center (University Medical Center New Orleans holds the Level I); its acuity comes from transplant, advanced heart failure, and complex surgical care, including the SynCardia total artificial heart.
What's the charting system at Ochsner Medical Center?
Epic, which Ochsner Health has used since 2012 (its patient portal is MyOchsner).
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Louisiana
Compact license accepted. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
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Explore New Orleans, LA
A hospital market as distinctive as the city itself runs through New Orleans, LA, with systems spread from the downtown medical district across the parishes and travel demand spanning emergency, intensive care, and surgical assignments. The patient mix and the culture reward nurses who settle in rather than pass through. The streetcar lines still work as actual transit, the French Quarter belongs to visitors while locals claim the Bywater and Mid-City, and the food and music calendars simply never stop. Metairie and the West Bank communities widen the search at gentler prices. The housing strategy matters; rents vary enormously by neighborhood, and matching home to campus tames the daily logistics. Few contracts anywhere in the country offer a traveler this much city to work with.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PCU · New Orleans, LA · $2,280 /wk