Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $1,960 per week in Shreveport, LA

Provide direct patient care on a 12-bed IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio, managing a diverse patient population including CVA/TIA, spinal surgical (ACDF, Laminectomy), AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, and post-heart cath patients. Perform continuous telemetry monitoring via bedside cardiac monitors connected to a central nursing station; responsible for monitoring and printing rhythm strips for each patient each shift.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Job ID: 890248

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,960.37

Job Title

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

Shreveport, LA | Stepdown/IMC/PCU
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Rotating schedule with alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks (mandatory); night shift follows a structured 5/2 rotation pattern; every-other-weekend rotation; expected to work 2 of 3 holidays
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 12-bed IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit with a 1:3 RN-to-patient ratio, managing a diverse patient population including CVA/TIA, spinal surgical (ACDF, Laminectomy), AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, and post-heart cath patients
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and critical drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, and Levophed
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring via bedside cardiac monitors connected to a central nursing station; responsible for monitoring and printing rhythm strips for each patient each shift
• Manage advanced clinical equipment and procedures including chest tubes, tracheostomies, peritoneal dialysis, ISTAT, and CSF (lumbar) drains
• Document accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR; administer medications via Pyxis dispensing system and Alaris IV pumps
• Pass a required EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible to practice in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute care
• First-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• Travelers previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Demonstrated experience with titratable drips (Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, Levophed); candidates without this experience require manager approval prior to submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube management, tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, ISTAT, and CSF/lumbar drains
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Prior travel nursing experience in an IMC, PCU, or Stepdown setting

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly unit culture with robust on-site support including in-house phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, IV/VAT team, and therapy services (OT, PT, ST)
• Free parking available in designated areas; structured orientation including hospital orientation and two 12-hour unit orientation shifts