Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $1,847 per week in Bossier City, LA

Perform and manage central venous line (CVL) placement and management, arterial lines, Foley catheter management, and tube feedings via NGT or PEG. Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care; first-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care.

Job ID: 865280

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,847.47

Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown (12-Hour Nights)
Location

Bossier City, LA | Intermediate Care / PCU / Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Rotating weekends (every other weekend); alternating weekly schedule of 4 days one week and 3 days the next is mandatory; holiday coverage expected for 2 of 3 major holidays
Key Responsibilities

• Provide PCU-level nursing care for a patient population that includes CVA and TIA diagnoses, maintaining a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio
• Perform and manage central venous line (CVL) placement and management, arterial lines, Foley catheter management, and tube feedings via NGT or PEG
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Levophed, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Insulin
• Conduct neurological assessments utilizing NIHSS and apply stroke protocol knowledge in patient care
• Manage diabetes and perform ongoing patient monitoring with accurate documentation in Meditech Expanse EMR
• Float to Stepdown and Med/Surg units as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care; first-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival
• Travelers who were previously permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with drip titration, particularly Levophed, in a PCU or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Prior experience in a stroke or neurology unit with strong NIHSS assessment skills
• Experience working in environments with VAT team support for PICC and midline placement

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit environment with 24/7 Hospitalist and Respiratory Therapy coverage, a Resource Nurse, and access to OT, PT, and ST services
• Free parking available in designated areas and adequate PPE provided throughout the assignment