Registered Nurse - PCU (Shreveport, LA)
Join a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit. Enjoy a flexible 12-hour night shift schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a great opportunity for skilled RNs seeking an engaging, fast-paced environment with excellent support and career growth potential. Start date: 03/09/2026.
Quick Facts
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Start Date: 03/09/2026
- End Date/Duration: 06/06/2026
- Shift: 12H Nights
- Hours/Week: 36-40
- Employment Type: Travel/Per Diem
- Licensure/Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIH
- Experience: Minimum 2 years acute care RN experience; First-time travelers must meet experience requirement
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $50.25
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time according to law
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
- 24/7 dedicated support team
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed stroke and medical-surgical unit
- Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, post-heart caths, and stroke (CVA/TIA)
- Administer titratable IV medications including Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, Levophed (manager approval required for experience)
- Support patient safety through chest tube management, tracheostomies, and lumbar drains (preferred skills)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including hospitalists, therapists, and in-house support
- Follow EMR procedures using Meditech Expanse and operate IV pumps and medication dispensing systems
What You Need
- Required: Valid RN license in Louisiana, BLS, ACLS, NIH certifications
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience; prior experience with critical medications/vent support preferred
- Skills: Ability to pass EKG competency, expertise in titratable medications, support on various units (Stroke, MedSurg)
- Preferred: Chest tube management, tracheostomy care, lumbar drains
About the Assignment
This position is based at a leading healthcare facility in Shreveport, LA, known for patient-centered care and a supportive team environment. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality care in a specialized unit, supporting the hospital’s mission to improve patient outcomes and ensure safety. Orientation includes comprehensive hospital and unit-specific training, with work scheduled every other weekend and a rotating night shift schedule designed to balance workload and promote team collaboration.
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