Registered Nurse - SICU/ICU

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Shreveport, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Critical Care, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Health Plan, Hospital, Intensive Care, Kidney Disease, MEDITECH, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Medication Administration, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pulmonary Disease, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU), Team Player, Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU), Ventilator
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse - SICU/ICU in a leading facility in City, State
Enjoy a rewarding ICU nursing opportunity with a leading hospital in City, State. Benefit from a consistent 12-hour day or night shift schedule, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment. Immediate start date available—apply now to elevate your ICU nursing career!

Quick Facts
  • Location: City, State
  • Start Date: 07/13/2026
  • Duration: 13-week assignment (possible extension)
  • Shift: 12H Days or Nights (07:00-19:00 or 19:00-07:00)
  • Hours/week: 36-40 hours
  • Employment Type: Contract (W-2)
  • Licenses/Certifications: Active RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
  • Pay & Benefits:
    • Pay package discussed upon application
    • Weekly pay via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonuses
    • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and per diem reimbursements

What You’ll Do
  • Provide critical care nursing for adult surgical and medical ICU patients
  • Manage complex patient conditions including respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis, renal failure, neuro, and surgical cases
  • Monitor ventilator management, assist with intubation/extubation, and manage vasoactive drips
  • Maintain invasive lines such as CVLs and art lines, and manage EVD drains
  • Administer medications, tube feedings, and perform daily patient assessments
  • Document patient care accurately in Meditech Expanse EMR
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, including charge RN, CNA, RT, and hospitalists

What You Need
Required:
  • Valid RN license in State
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience, including ventilator management, stroke care, and invasive line management
  • Ability to pass an EKG competency exam
  • Flexibility to float to PCU or MedSurg units as needed

Preferred:
  • Experience with neuro, cardiac, or trauma ICU patients
  • Strong critical thinking and teamwork skills

About the Assignment
Join a dedicated ICU team at a prominent hospital that provides adult surgical and medical critical care. The ICU unit maintains an average census of 16 patients/day, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. You will be supported by experienced charge nurses, daily PICC and RT support, and a stable environment focused on patient safety and quality care.


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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