Registered Nurse - PICU - Shreveport, LA | 12H Days ShiftAre you a dedicated RN seeking a rewarding PICU role with flexible scheduling and competitive pay? Join a leading facility in Shreveport, LA, for a 12-week assignment starting July 20, 2026. Enjoy excellent hourly compensation at $53.60/hour, comprehensive medical benefits, weekly pay through direct deposit, and a supportive, traveler-friendly environment. Apply now to bring your critical care expertise to a dynamic pediatric ICU setting!
Quick Facts
- Location: 2510 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- End Date: 08/29/2026
- Shift: 12H Day shift
- Hours/week: Approximately 36-40 hours
- Employment Type: Contract/Travel RN
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid RN license in Louisiana; BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, NRP (preferred); PIV, CVL, telemetry, wound care, drains, wound vacs skills
- Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-trained candidates able to float to Adult ICU and Med/Tele preferred
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $53.60/hour
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time per state/federal laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
What You'll Do
- Provide high-quality nursing care to pediatric ICU patients with diagnoses including MS, DKA, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Post-Op spinal surgeries, Hips, neuro post-op, and more
- Titrate medications such as pressors, insulin, Heparin, and sedation agents
- Perform PIV insertions, CVL lines, wound care, drains, and wound vac management
- Collect peripheral blood draws and assist with patient assessments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, including intensivists, hospitalists, and RTs, to deliver optimal patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately in Meditech Expanse EMR
- Participate in unit orientation and support team members as needed
What You Need
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- Minimum 2 years PICU experience; experience with cross-training to Adult ICU or Med/Tele a plus
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required; NIHSS and NRP preferred
- Strong skills in PIV, CVL, telemetry, wound care, and titration of critical medications
- Ability to pass an EKG competency exam
- Flexibility to work 4 days one week and 3 days the next, including some holiday work and every other weekend
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, family-oriented, traveler-friendly environment
About the Assignment
Join a dedicated team at a leading hospital in Shreveport with a family-oriented culture that welcomes travelers. The unit features a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, state-of-the-art equipment including Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing, and offers a supportive environment suitable for both seasoned and first-time travelers with advanced acute care experience.
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