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Registered Nurse - PCU

Bossier City, LA 71111

Posted: 07/12/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 64953 Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Job Description


Registered Nurse - PCU (12-Hour Night Shifts) in Bossier City, LA

Are you seeking an opportunity with a leading healthcare facility in Bossier City, LA? Join a dedicated team offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a rewarding night shift schedule, starting May 4, 2026, with a contract ending August 1, 2026, and become part of a supportive environment committed to your professional growth.

Quick Facts
  • Location: 2400 Hospital Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Start Date: 05/04/2026
  • End Date: 08/01/2026
  • Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (12H Nights)
  • Hours/Week: Full-Time
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid RN License, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years in acute care RN experience; first-time travelers must meet this requirement
Pay & Benefits
  • Pay package: $50.25/hour (discussed upon application)
  • Benefits include:
    • Weekly pay via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick time compliant with laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
What You’ll Do
  • Provide direct patient care to adults with complex medical conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, DKA, post-heart cath, or post-arteriogram/arteriogram cases
  • Manage a patient load of up to 3 patients per RN in a fast-paced PCU setting
  • Perform assessments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs, including arterial lines, IV management, tube feedings, and diabetes care
  • Pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival, including MedSurg RN practices
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team, including hospitalists, RTs, OT, PT, and speech therapists
  • Document care accurately in Meditech Expanse EMR system
  • Follow hospital protocols, including proper badge, uniform, and professionalism standards
  • Adapt to floating between stroke and medical/surgical units, with flexibility for frequent unit changes
  • Cover 2/3 major holidays as scheduled
  • Work 4-day weeks alternating with 3-day weeks, with options for 3/2 or 5/2 rotations
What You Need
Required:
  • Valid RN license in Louisiana
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
  • At least 2 years of acute care RN experience; first-time travelers must meet this requirement
  • Ability to pass EKG competency exam
  • Skills in CVL management, arterial lines, foley management, tube feedings, drip titration (Levophed, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Insulin)
    Preferred:
  • Experience working in PCU/stroke units or similar high-acuity settings
About the Assignment
This is an exciting opportunity at a prominent healthcare facility in Bossier City, LA, providing critical care in a 12-bed unit. The role involves caring for adult patients with a variety of acute medical conditions, with a focus on teamwork, professionalism, and clinical excellence. Orientation includes 2 days of hospital onboarding plus 1 shift on the unit to best prepare for your assignment.


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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