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Registered Nurse - PICU

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

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SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Bank, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Heparin, Hospital, Insulin, Intensive Care, Intravenous Therapies, Legal, MEDITECH, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Respiratory Therapy, Safety Standards, Specimen Collection, Telemetry, Titration, Vasoconstrictor, Wound Care
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - PICU - Shreveport, LA

Interested in a rewarding PICU nursing opportunity in a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana? Enjoy a consistent schedule with 12-hour shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. This assignment offers an excellent work environment with dedicated support staff, flexible time off options, and the chance to work with a collaborative, family-oriented team.

Quick Facts
  • Location: 2510 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
  • Start Date: 05/18/2026
  • End Date: 08/15/2026
  • Shift: 19:00 – 07:00 (Night shift)
  • Hours per week: 36
  • Employment Type: Contract (Travel)
  • License/Certifications: Active RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (preferred)
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-training for Adult ICU and Med/Tele is highly preferred

Pay & Benefits
  • Pay package: $53.60/hour
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive pay packages
    • Weekly pay via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick time in accordance with law
    • Licensure, travel, and certification reimbursements

What You’ll Do
  • Provide direct patient care for pediatric patients in the PICU, including monitoring and managing critically ill children
  • Titrate medications such as pressors, insulin, Heparin, and sedation agents
  • Perform procedures including IV insertion, CVL placement, wound care, and drains management
  • Collect blood samples and perform assessments using telemetry equipment
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including Intensivists, Respiratory Therapists, and hospitalists
  • Assist with patient education and support families during critical care situations
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and documentation protocols

What You Need
  • Active RN license in Louisiana or ability to license promptly
  • Minimum of 2 years PICU experience; cross-trained candidates preferred
  • Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP preferred
  • Strong skills in IV placement, telemetry, titration, and critical care procedures
  • Ability to pass EKG competency exam
  • Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR preferred
  • Flexibility to work 12-hour night shifts and rotate weekends and holidays

About the Assignment
Join a family-oriented, traveler-friendly unit known for excellent support and professional development. The unit features a 6-bed PICU with occasional coverage of NICU and adult ICU/Stepdown units for cross-trained staff. You’ll receive thorough orientation followed by two shadow shifts to ensure smooth transition. The hospital maintains a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and dedication to quality care.

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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