PCU Travel Nurse Job in New Orleans, LA | Nights (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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$2,404
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/14
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 $2,404 per week and follows a Nights 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: Nights (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
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
Does Ochsner Medical Center carry ANCC Magnet status?
Ochsner Medical Center has earned ANCC Magnet recognition five times. For travel nurses, that means joining a hospital with a long-standing focus on nursing practice, professional development, and established clinical standards.
Is Ochsner Medical Center a trauma hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center is not the New Orleans region’s designated Level I trauma center. Its high-acuity nursing work instead comes largely from transplant, advanced heart failure, cardiovascular care, and complex surgical patients.
What's the charting system for travel PCU nurses at Ochsner Medical Center?
Ochsner Medical Center uses Epic for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Previous Epic experience can help travelers become comfortable with documentation expectations and workflows more quickly.
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
Resources for this PCU job in New Orleans
- Review Louisiana nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
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 · $2,404 /wk