Posted: 07/18/26Employment Type:TemporaryPosition:Registered NurseJob Number: 67700Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Job Description
Registered Nurse - PCU | 12H Night Shift | Shreveport, LA
Are you seeking a rewarding nursing opportunity in a premier healthcare facility? Join a leading hospital in Shreveport, LA, offering a consistent night schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. This role is ideal for experienced PCU nurses ready to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment — start date 07/27/2026, with a scheduled end date of 10/24/2026.
Quick Facts
Location: 2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
Start Date: 07/27/2026
End Date: 10/24/2026
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift
Hours/Week: 36-40 hours/week
Employment Type: Contract
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Experience: Minimum 2 years PCU RN experience, cardiac or medical stepdown knowledge preferred
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay Rate: $50.25/hour
Benefits:
Competitive pay packages
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
Robust referral bonus program
Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements (when applicable)
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac and medical stepdown patients
Titrate cardiac, insulin, and vasopressor drips, including medications like Esmolol, Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and more
Manage patient treatments such as chest tubes, traches, central lines, and drains/tubes
Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond to clinical changes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including CNAs, therapists, and physicians
Use Meditech Expanse EMR system for documentation
Support patient safety and comfort during overnight shifts
What You Need
Valid Louisiana RN license and compliance with state requirements
Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or MedSurg RN experience with cardiac and medical stepdown patient exposure
Ability to pass an EKG competency exam prior to start
Skilled in titrating cardiac and critical care medications, managing central lines, and handling complex patient cases
Strong assessment and emergency response skills
About the Assignment
Join a diverse, traveler-friendly unit at a prominent healthcare provider offering medical and cardiac stepdown services. The unit features 24-25 beds with a patient ratio of 1:3-4, supported by a dedicated team and RT, phlebotomy, and support staff. The unit emphasizes quality care in a culture welcoming multiple travelers, with a focus on patient safety and team collaboration. Orientation includes hospital onboarding and 2 unit shifts, with rotation every other weekend. No call responsibilities, with work scheduled for 4 days one week and 3 days the next.
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