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Registered Nurse - ICU

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, MEDITECH, Medical Diagnosis, Medication Administration, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Neurosurgery, Nursing, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - ICU (Critical Care) - Shreveport, LA
Apply now to join a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering a dynamic ICU RN opportunity with a renowned team. Enjoy a consistent 12-hour night shift schedule, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in critically ill patient care. Start date: 07/13/2026; Duration: through 10/10/2026.
Quick Facts
  • Location: 8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Start Date: 07/13/2026
  • End Date: 10/10/2026
  • Shift: 12-Hour Night (12H Nights)
  • Hours/Week: 36-40 hours
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Licenses/Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year ICU experience (First-time travelers require 2 years of perm staff RN experience in acute care)
Pay & Benefits
  • Pay package discussed upon application
  • Benefits include:
    • Competitive pay packages
    • Weekly pay via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
What You’ll Do
  • Provide critical care nursing for ICU patients with complex diagnoses including STEMI, respiratory distress, sepsis, stroke, DKA, and post-surgical patients
  • Manage ventilated patients, EVD drains, central lines, and arterial lines
  • Administer medications and perform procedures per protocol
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including RT, hospitalists, and charge nurses
  • Maintain EMR documentation using Meditech Expanse
  • Float to other units such as Med/Surg as needed, with ratios of 1:5-6 in Med/Surg and 1:2 in ICU
  • Follow hospital policies on PPE, patient ratios, and holiday/work schedule commitments
What You Need Required:
  • Active RN license in Louisiana or appropriate state
  • BLS, ACLS, NIH certification
  • At least 1 year of recent ICU experience (2 years for first-time travelers)
  • Ability to pass EKG competency exam (includes MedSurg RN skills)
  • Comfort working in high-acuity environments and managing complex patients
Preferred:
  • Experience with arterial lines, NIHSS, chest tubes
  • Flexibility to float and work a 12-hour night shift
  • Strong communication skills and team collaboration
About the Assignment
Join a prominent healthcare facility in Shreveport providing ICU and critical care services to critically ill patients, including management of cardiac, neuro, and medical-surgical cases. You will work within a supportive team with access to in-house support services such as phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist, and more, ensuring a comprehensive patient care experience. Orientation includes hospital and unit-specific training to ensure your success.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied

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