LCMC Health·New Orleans, Louisiana
The role involves providing critical care nursing services in specialized units such as Trauma, Cardiovascular Surgical, Medical Surgical, Burn, and Neuro Intensive Care at University Medical Center New Orleans. Nurses will manage patient care with ratios typically set at 2:1, or 1:1 for high acuity patients.
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University Medical Center New Orleans is seeking experienced critical care nurses for the following units: Trauma Intensive Care, NEW Cardiovascular and Surgical Intensive Care, Medical Surgical Intensive Care, Burn Intensive Care, and Neuro Intensive Care.
Some accreditations include Level 1 Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center.
One year of critical care experience.
Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification.
Work shift: Variable Hours (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s [https://www.lcmchealth.org/university-medical-center-new-orleans/]legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
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Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of critical care experience and hold a current nursing license valid in Louisiana as defined by the State Board of Nursing. Required certifications include current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
