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Registered Nurse - PICU

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Heparin, Insulin, Intensive Care, MEDITECH, Medications, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neurosurgery, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Schedule Development, Team Player, Telemetry, Titration, Vasoconstrictor
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - PICU - Leading Facility in City, State

Looking for a rewarding opportunity as a PICU RN? Join a dedicated team at a leading facility in City, State, offering a competitive pay package, a supportive environment, and flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle. Start as soon as May 18, 2026, and enjoy a week of orientation plus ongoing support from a committed team.
Quick Facts
  • Location: City, State
  • Start Date: 05/18/2026
  • Shift: 19:00 – 07:00 (12-hour shift)
  • Shift Length: 12 hours
  • Hours/Week: 36-40 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel / Per Diem / Contract
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-training and ability to float to Adult ICU and Med/Tele preferred
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (NRP preferred), valid state nursing license
Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $53.60/hr
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive pay packages
    • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick time according to applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality care to PICU patients with conditions like MS, DKA, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, post-surgical neuro cases, and more
  • Titrate medications such as pressors, insulin, heparin, and sedation agents
  • Perform venipuncture, manage IV lines, drains, wound vacs, and other procedures
  • Respond to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans as necessary
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including hospitalists, intensivists, RTs, and resource nurses
  • Document patient care accurately in Meditech Expanse EMR
  • Participate in weekend rotations, holiday coverage, and unit-specific training
  • Float to Adult ICU and Med/Tele units as needed
What You Need
  • Valid RN license in State
  • Minimum 2 years PICU experience; experience with adult ICU or Med/Tele preferred
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (NRP preferred)
  • EKG competency exam clearance prior to start
  • Strong IV skills, telemetry experience, and ability to titrate medications
  • Ability to pass a compliance assessment
  • Good communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills
About the Assignment
This NICU and ICU unit is family-oriented and traveler-friendly, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative culture. You’ll work on a 6-bed unit, with a focus on complex pediatric cases and occasional adult ICU support. The team is committed to providing excellent patient care and fostering professional growth.

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