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Registered Nurse - PCU | Shreveport, LA | 12-Hour Nights


Why apply?

Join a leading facility in Shreveport, LA, offering a competitive hourly rate of $54.94, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive medical benefits. Enjoy a supportive environment with a dedicated team, quick-start options, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic unit.



Quick Facts:

  • Location: Shreveport, LA

  • Start Date: 09/21/2026

  • End Date: 12/19/2026

  • Shift: 12-hour nights (12H Nights)

  • Hours/Week: 36-40

  • Employment Type: Contract (W-2)

  • Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Louisiana or eligible to practice

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience


Pay & Benefits:

  • Rate: $54.94/hour

  • Benefits include:

    • Competitive pay packages

    • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit

    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)

    • Robust referral bonus program

    • Paid sick time in accordance with law

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




What You’ll Do:

  • Provide high-quality nursing care for patients in a stepdown and med-surg setting

  • Monitor patients with telemetry, including cardiac monitoring and strip printing

  • Manage complex patient needs such as CVA, TIA, spinal surgeries, and overflow unit cases

  • Administer titratable medications such as Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, and Levophed (manager approval required if experienced)

  • Support procedures including chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and lumbar drains (preferred)

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT, hospitalists, PT, OT, and ST

  • Complete charting accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR system


What You Need:

Required:


  • Valid RN license in Louisiana or eligible jurisdiction

  • 2 years of recent acute care RN experience

  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications

  • Ability to pass an EKG competency exam



Preferred:


  • Experience with titratable medications, chest tubes, trachs, and lumbar drains

  • Strong telemetry skills and familiarity with cardiac monitors


About the Assignment:

This dynamic assignment at a leading healthcare facility in Shreveport, LA, involves caring for adult patients in a stepdown and med-surg environment. The unit is traveler-friendly, with a focus on team support and patient-centered care. The RN will work a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend, with mandatory night shifts and holiday coverage.




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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Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Post Date: Aug 29, 2026
Profession: Nursing
Job Type: RN
Specialty: None
Salary: $77.08 per hour
Location: Louisiana - Shreveport
Job Reference: 70378
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