Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,872 per week in New Orleans, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: New Orleans, LA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,872 per week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Start Date: 4/20/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Step Down Duration: 8 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty required License: Compact or state license required Certifications: BCLS, ACLS Must-Have: Epic experience required Must have knowledge and skills in telemetry and cardiac telemetry. Experience in managing various patient conditions is essential. Description: The unit does not accept first-time travelers. Patient diagnoses include pre-liver transplant, acute and chronic liver failure, end-stage renal disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, acute and chronic respiratory failure, and heart failure. Special procedures performed in this unit include hospice care and immunoglobulin therapy. Nurse responsibilities include administering infusions, managing drips, and performing assessments. The daily census is approximately 33 patients. The unit consists of 34 beds. Staff support includes IV teams, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy. Patient age groups served are adults and geriatrics. Patients may require assistance with feeding tube management, tracheostomy care, and wound care. Isolation precautions and PPE protocols must be followed. Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias are required skills. Nurses must demonstrate proficiency in using rapid response and code teams when necessary. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS 29603516EXPTEMP

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