LCMC Health·Metairie, Louisiana
Provide high-level critical care nursing to patients in the ICU, including monitoring conditions and recovery. Act as a point of contact for families to provide updates and emotional support during vulnerable times.
Your job is more than a job.
Full Time NIGHTS Full-Time Benefits OR Full-Time Limited Benefits Self-Scheduling Sign on Bonus Provided Relocation Assistance available for eligible candidates Have you heard that EJGH has received its Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) accreditation from DNV, one of the world’s leading certification, assurance and risk management providers?
This is a major milestone and a significant achievement in our commitment to providing advanced cardiac care.
Critical care nursing is a deeper, more intimate call to care during one of the most vulnerable times in your patient’s life.
You understand that.
So, you reach beyond the patient’s bedside to the concerned family to update on conditions and recovery, consoling grief, and inspiring hope.
This complex, around the clock role embraces your decisiveness, preparation, understanding, and high-level critical thinking.
It’s a rare intersection for a rare breed of nurse where your sense of humanity meets your sense of purpose.
If that’s you, then you’re going to love it here.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you.
And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role.
The Must-Haves
Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
WORK
SHIFT: Nights (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 About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras 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. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Must hold a current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and possess a current American Heart Association BLS certification. The role requires a high level of critical thinking and the ability to work night shifts.
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.