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Registered Nurse - PICU

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Bank, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Heparin, Hospital, Insulin, Intensive Care, MEDITECH, Medical Diagnosis, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Specimen Collection, Team Player, Telemetry, Titration, Vasoconstrictor, Wound Care
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - PICU (12H Days) – Leading Facility in City, State

Ready to advance your PICU nursing career? Join a family-oriented, traveler-friendly unit offering a competitive pay package, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team. Enjoy a consistent 12-hour day shift, flexible time off options, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment starting 06/01/2026.

Quick Facts:
  • Location: City, State
  • Start Date: 06/01/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks (with possibility of extension)
  • Shift: 12-hour Days (3 or 4 days/week)
  • Hours/week: 36-48
  • Employment Type: Travel/Contract RN
  • License/Certs: Active RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS; NRP preferred
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-trained preferred, able to float to Adult ICU / Med/Tele

Pay & Benefits:
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $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 applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel reimbursements where applicable

What You’ll Do:
  • Provide high-quality nursing care to PICU patients with diagnoses such as MS, DKA, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, and post-operative spinal surgeries or neuro cases
  • Titrate medications including pressors, insulin, heparin, and sedation agents
  • Collect peripheral blood samples and coordinate line care (PIV, CVL)
  • Monitor patient status using telemetry and manage drains, wound vacs, and other equipment
  • Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, RTs, and the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Assist with patient education and support family-centered care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Adhere to hospital policies, including appropriate scrub attire and safety protocols

What You Need:
  • Active RN license in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-training and float capability preferred
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; NRP preferred
  • Strong IV skills, ability to titrate medications, and perform wound care
  • Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR and Alaris pumps
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to unit needs

About the Assignment:
Join a leading hospital in City, State, offering a supportive, traveler-friendly environment with a dedicated team committed to your success. The unit typically maintains a 3-4 RN staff per shift, with a focus on family-oriented care and patient safety. The role includes working every other weekend and 2-3 holidays, with a flexible schedule including four days one week and three the next. Orientation includes hospital training plus two shifts on the unit.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity:
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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