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Registered Nurse - PCU

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

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SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dialysis, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Healthcare, Heparin, Hospital, Insulin, MEDITECH, Medical Conditions, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Administration, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Respiratory Medicine, Schedule Development, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Titration, Tracheotomy
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Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - PCU Night Shift in Shreveport, LA | 12-Hour Shifts | March to June 2026

Are you an experienced RN seeking a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment? Join a leading facility in Shreveport, LA, for a 12-week contract on the Medical-Surgical Unit—from March 9 to June 6, 2026. Enjoy a competitive pay rate of $50.25/hour, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive medical benefits. If you're ready to make an impact and advance your career, apply today!
Quick Facts
  • Location: 8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115
  • Start Date: 03/09/2026
  • End Date: 06/06/2026
  • Shift: 12-Hour Night Shifts
  • Hours/Week: 36-40 hours
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Licenses/Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years in acute care RN role
  • Patient Types: AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, post-heart caths, stroke/CVA, spine surgeries, and more
Pay & Benefits
  • Pay Rate: $50.25/hour
  • Weekly Pay Schedule via direct deposit
  • Benefits include:
    • Competitive pay packages
    • Medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick leave per applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel reimbursements, and more
What You’ll Do
  • Provide direct patient care for diverse medical-surgical conditions including cardiac, stroke, and post-op patients
  • Administer titratable medications such as Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, Levophed (manager approval required for some)
  • Manage support procedures like chest tubes and tracheostomies (preferred experience)
  • Support patient monitoring, documentation, and care coordination utilizing EMR (Meditech Expanse)
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT, hospitalists, PT/OT/ST professionals
  • Work within nurse-to-patient ratios (RN 1:3, CNA 1:7) and unit guidelines
What You Need
Required:
  • Valid RN license in Louisiana or eligible
  • 2+ years acute care RN experience
  • BLS, ACLS, NIH certifications
  • Ability to pass EKG competency exam
  • Key skills in medication administration, patient monitoring, and support procedures

Preferred:
  • Experience with chest tubes, trachs, dialysis, lumbar drains
  • Previous hospital telemonitoring experience
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
About the Assignment
Join a busy, well-supported unit in a reputable hospital that cares deeply about quality patient outcomes. Expect a challenging yet rewarding environment with dedicated resources and a collaborative team. Orientation includes hospital-wide and unit-specific training, ensuring a smooth start to your assignment.

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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