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Registered Nurse - PCU

Shreveport, LA 71115

Posted: 06/14/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 62829 Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

Hiring Title (SEO)
Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - 12H Nights - [City/State]
Job Description
Join a leading facility in [City, State] as a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PCU on a 12-hour night shift. Apply for weekly pay with direct deposit and a comprehensive medical benefits package (W-2), plus a referral bonus program. If you’re looking for a consistent schedule and the right team support, this is a great time to join—start date 03/09/2026.
Quick Facts
  • Location: [City/State]
  • Start Date: 03/09/2026
  • End Date/Duration: Not provided
  • Shift: 12H Nights
  • Hours/Week: Not provided
  • Employment Type: Not provided
  • License/Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIH
  • Experience: 2 years (acute care required per facility guidance)
Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Rate: $50.25
  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit (W-2)
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Robust Referral Bonus Program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
  • Licensure–Certification, Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
  • 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
What You’ll Do
  • Provide direct patient care for PCU-level patients with complex medical needs
  • Monitor and manage care for conditions such as AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, and post-procedure patients
  • Support care for stroke unit overflow patients, including those needing TPA administration when applicable
  • Manage care for spinal surgical patients (e.g., ACDF, laminectomy) and related acuity needs
  • Administer and titrate ordered infusions (e.g., common PCU drips such as Cardene/Cardizem, insulin, heparin, Neo, Levophed) per policy and scope
  • Use clinical judgment to respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Document care accurately in the facility EMR (Meditech Expanse) using Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
What You Need
Required
  • 2 years of RN experience in acute care
  • BLS, ACLS, NIH
  • Ability to provide PCU-appropriate care for medically complex patients

Preferred
  • Experience with one or more of the following: chest tube management, tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, ISTAT, CSF (lumbar) drains
  • Familiarity with titratable infusions used in PCU settings (facility may require manager approval depending on experience)
About the Assignment
This PCU position involves caring for a variety of high-acuity medical patients, including overflow stroke needs and post-procedure/post-surgical patients. Staffing support may include charge nurse support, in-house resources (e.g., RT and tele monitoring), and unit-based teams as available.

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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