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Pursue your purpose in the CVICU!

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Ochsner Children’s offers you an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career while transforming the lives of children with critical heart conditions.

Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that blends compassion with innovation. You’ll work with groundbreaking technology and the latest advancements in pediatric cardiovascular care, all within an environment that fosters collaboration, excellence, and professional growth.

NOW OFFERING: Sign-On Bonus up to $30,000 and Relocation Assistance Available

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A new home for Ochsner Children's

The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital

At Ochsner Health, we pride ourselves on being the No. 1 ranked hospital for kids in Louisiana. We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care is getting a new home. Long live healthy kids!

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Pediatric careers with Ochsner Children's
  • Our commitment to excellence plus_icon minus_icon

    We take pride in being a top-ranked facility with a collaborative care approach that prioritizes teamwork. Our state-of-the-art facility offers:

    • Pediatric Specialties: Including the region’s ONLY programs in Pediatric Liver Transplant, Pediatric Heart Transplant, and a Level IV Surgical NICU.
    • Innovative Firsts: First in the region for Pediatric Liver and Heart Transplants, the first unrelated living donor liver transplant, and the first comprehensive Child Development Center.
    • Comprehensive Care: From our Pediatric specialties to our integrated psychology and Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Child Development Center- Boh Center, we ensure that children receive the best care possible.
  • A workplace designed for your success plus_icon minus_icon

    As part of our commitment to providing exceptional care, we’ve designed a work environment that supports your growth, well-being, and professional development:

    • Enhanced Facilities: Our new, children’s-only emergency department has been expanded to support complex cases with specialized resources and the development of a future trauma center. This allows our team to deliver top-tier emergency care in a dedicated, state-of-the-art space.
    • Advanced NICU: The Level IV Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped with the latest technology, giving you the tools to provide highly specialized care for babies with the most challenging conditions.
    • Expanded Critical Care: With 40 ICU rooms and additional Step-Down units, our Pediatric Critical Care unit provides you with the capacity and resources to care for critically ill children, offering new opportunities to make a significant impact.
    • Dedicated Spaces for You: We understand the demands of healthcare, which is why our facility includes dedicated respite areas close to the units but separate, offering you a place to recharge and stay focused on what matters most—your patients.
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    • Unlimited Growth Potential: At Ochsner, we support both professional and personal growth for all career paths by offering various programs and resources to allow you build your skills, whether allowing you to advance your career
    • Inclusive Workplace: We are dedicated to fostering a world-class, inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.
    • Commitment to Innovation: As part of Louisiana's largest non-profit, academic healthcare system, you'll have access to cutting-edge resources that support patient care and ease of practice.
    • Focus on Learning and Development: Ochsner is dedicated to supporting your growth and ensuring a fulfilling career. Whether you seek to enhance your skills, develop leadership abilities, explore new career paths, or pursue higher education, Ochsner offers a wide range of programs and resources—including training, mentorship, and tuition assistance—to help you achieve your goals.
U S News and World Report Pediatrics Badge 2

No. 1 Hospital for Kids in Louisiana

Ochsner Children’s is ranked among the Top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the country for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics and Pediatric Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

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