• Shreveport, LA
  • $57.71 Per Hour
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5 days ago

Job Description

RN – Pediatrics | Shreveport, LA
Support pediatric patients in a day-shift RN assignment starting 11/04/2026, with 12-hour shifts and a competitive hourly rate of $57.71. Join a patient-focused care team with weekly direct-deposit pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and dedicated support throughout your assignment.
Quick Facts
  • Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Start Date: 11/04/2026
  • End Date/Duration: 02/03/2027; approximately 13 weeks
  • Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts
  • Hours/Week: Not provided in the job data
  • Employment Type: Not specified in the job data
  • License/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice; BLS, PALS, and CPI certifications required
  • Experience: At least 2 years of recent, relevant Peds/PICU nursing experience
Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $57.71 per hour
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your assignment
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do
  • Deliver patient care using the nursing process and professional nursing standards.
  • Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education.
  • Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members.
  • Monitor patient needs and use clinical information to support quality outcomes.
  • Adapt communication and care approaches to respect each patient’s privacy, culture, and individual needs.
  • Support a positive patient experience and contribute to unit and department goals.
What You Need
Required:
  • Current RN license in the state of practice.
  • Registered Nurse diploma.
  • At least 2 years of recent, relevant nursing experience in Peds/PICU.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Current CPI certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute, within the past 12 months.
  • Willingness to train and float to NICU as needed.
  • Strong communication, organization, judgment, time management, and computer skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing patient and team needs.

Preferred:
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
  • Three years of recent, relevant Peds/PICU nursing experience.
  • Certification in a clinical specialty area.
About the Assignment
This RN assignment supports pediatric patient care at a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role involves working collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams, promoting safe and effective outcomes, and providing respectful, patient-centered care. The position may include training and floating to the NICU as needed.

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

Numbers & Facts

LocationShreveport, LA

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Clinical Informationunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Crisis Interventionunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
  • Pediatricsunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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