Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Shreveport, LA

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PICU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PICU

Location

Shreveport, LA | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with an average census of 5 and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including ventilators, high-frequency oscillatory vents, Alaris IV pumps, PCA pumps, cooling blankets, and cardiac monitoring systems
• Utilize EEG, ICP, BIS monitoring, and EVD systems as part of comprehensive patient assessment and care
• Float to other pediatric units and/or NICU as needed based on departmental needs
• Participate in 2 weekend rotations per month and be available to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
• In the event of an emergency, may be assigned by the unit manager to an emergency response team and expected to remain at or support the facility as directed

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in PICU or relevant pediatric specialty
• AHA-issued ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required
• NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on file on driver's license to the facility address) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with high-acuity pediatric patient populations and complex monitoring systems
• Experience floating within pediatric or neonatal care settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment with exposure to advanced equipment and high-acuity cases
• Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a smooth transition into the role