RN - Surgical Stepdown Unit - OMC, Jeff Hwy - Full Time - Nights - Sign n Bonus Available
New Orleans, Louisiana
Overview
As an Ochsner Health RN - Surgical Stepdown Unit - OMC, Jeff Hwy - Full Time - Nights - Sign n Bonus Available, you'll use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement and coordinate care for a diverse patient population in a dynamic environment. Guided by strong clinical judgment, clear communication and adaptability, you support diverse patients in a fast-paced environment.
You will drive safe, high-quality care and have the autonomy to think critically, advocate for patient safety and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the patient experience. In this role, success means combining clinical excellence with collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to ongoing growth while advancing our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate and building in a purpose-driven culture.
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Job Number: REQ_00269701
- Location Type: On-Site
- Sign-on Bonus: Up To $20,000
Success Profile
What makes a successful RN - Surgical Stepdown Unit - OMC, Jeff Hwy - Full Time - Nights - Sign n Bonus Available? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right skill level.
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Team player
- Responsible
- Good listener
- Problem‑solver
Culture
- Purpose-Driven Care: You stay connected to your "why," delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Here, clinical excellence and genuine human connection go hand in hand.
- Supportive and Inclusive Environment: You belong here, working as part of an interdisciplinary team where collaboration, psychological safety, and shared governance ensure every voice is heard and valued. Speaking up is expected, and your input helps shape patient care and team decisions.
- Growth and Development Focus: Learning is part of the work. Through mentorship, real-time coaching, and clear career pathways, you continuously build your skills, strengthen your practice, and prepare for what’s next.
- Well-Being and Innovation Prioritized: Your well-being is a priority. We invest in modern tools, supportive team practices and smarter workflows that help reduce friction and give you more time at the bedside.
Nursing Career Paths
Grow your skills and expand your impact at Ochsner
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Nursing with Purpose
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Career Growth:
Advance your career with Clinical Ladder pay incentives, Nurse Residency, specialty training, leadership pathways and the Ochsner Nursing Institute.
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Education Support:
Receive tuition assistance, Ochsner Scholars opportunities, continuing education and specialty certification support with eligible certification bonuses.
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Flexible Scheduling:
Choose from a variety of scheduling options, including Work on Weekend (WOW) opportunities and shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.
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Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, mental health programs, and support designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
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Financial Rewards:
Earn additional compensation through Clinical Ladder advancements, specialty certification bonuses, RSVP payments and select sign-on incentives.
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Additional Pay Opportunities:
Increase your earnings through Charge Nurse, Preceptor, evening, night and weekend differentials.
Responsibilities
Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.
Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, and home to Ochsner Medical Center (OMC), a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Gastroenterology team!
Gastroenterology specializes in the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. At Ochsner, we treat a wide variety of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. We see patients with common diseases such as reflux, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea, as well as more complicated diseases like gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis).
Schedule:
- Location: Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
- Dept: Gastroenterology
- Hours: Full Time
- Shift: Days or Nights Available
Qualifications
- Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Required - Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Job Duties
- This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice
- Delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members
- Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes
- Exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions
- Maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives
- Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Registered Nurse (RN) GI Stepdown Unit
Registered Nurse (RN) Gastrointestinal Stepdown Unit
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