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Registered Nurse - SICU/ICU – Leading Facility in City, State

Are you a dedicated ICU nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join a respected healthcare team delivering exceptional care in an adult surgical and medical ICU, with a flexible 12-hour day or night shift schedule. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment designed for your professional growth.



Quick Facts

  • Location: City, State

  • Start Date: 07/13/2026

  • Shift: 12-Hour Days/Nights

  • Hours/Week: 36-48 hours (depending on schedule)

  • Employment Type: Contract/Per Diem

  • Experience Required: Minimum 2 years ICU experience

  • Licensure/Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

  • Travel Experience: Preferred but not mandatory; must have recent ICU experience


Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $52.26

  • Pay Package: Competitive pay, paid weekly via direct deposit

  • Benefits:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage (W-2)

    • Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws

    • Robust referral bonus program

    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

    • Support from dedicated team committed to your success






What You’ll Do

  • Provide critical care to adult surgical and medical ICU patients, including cardiac and neuro cases

  • Manage ventilators, assist with intubation and extubation procedures

  • Monitor and manage CVLs, arterial lines, EVD drains, and other invasive devices

  • Administer vasoactive medications, IV drips, and total care for critically ill patients

  • Perform tube feedings via NGT or PEG, Foley catheter management, and blood draws

  • Support patient stabilization during emergencies such as stroke, respiratory failure, and sepsis

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including charge nurses, CNAs, PICC, RT, and hospitalist teams




What You Need

Required:


  • Active RN license in State

  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications

  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience (adult medical and surgical ICU preferred)

  • Ventilator management experience, including assist with intubation

  • Ability to pass an EKG competency exam



Preferred:


  • Stroke care experience

  • Experience with invasive procedures like CVL, art line, EVD management

  • Ability to float to PCU or MedSurg units as needed




About the Assignment

Join a leading facility in City, State, that provides adult ICU care with a patient census averaging 16 per day. The unit features 20 beds specializing in adult surgical and medical critical care, including cardiac and neuro patients. You will work a rotating schedule that may include weekends and some holidays, with no on-call requirements. Orientation includes facility and unit-specific training, ensuring you are prepared to deliver excellent patient care from day one.




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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Post Date: Jun 09, 2026
Profession: Nursing
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Location: Louisiana - Shreveport
Job Reference: 67600
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