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Registered Nurse - PCU

Shreveport, LA 71103

Posted: 09/08/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Registered Nurse Job Number: 69246 Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Job Description


Registered Nurse - PCU (Medical & Cardiac Stepdown) – Shreveport, LA

Looking for a rewarding nursing opportunity in Shreveport, LA? Join a leading facility offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling with 12-hour day shifts, and continuous support from dedicated professionals. This is your chance to work with a diverse and traveler-friendly team on a rotation that values your skills and experience.


Quick Facts
  • Location: 2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Start Date: 09/08/2026
  • End Date: 12/05/2026
  • Shift: 12-Hour Days (Rotating Schedule)
  • Hours per Week: Varies (4 days one week, 3 days next)
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Licenses/Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; LVAD preferred (2 West)
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of PCU RN experience in acute care

Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $50.25
  • 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 reimbursments as applicable

What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients on cardiac and medical stepdown units
  • Manage complex patient conditions including respiratory failure, CVA, sepsis, post-surgical monitoring, and more
  • Titrate cardiac drips, insulin, and vasopressors following protocols
  • Chart patient progress and update medical records electronically (Meditech Expanse)
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including support staff and hospitalists
  • Adhere to safety and compliance standards including passing an EKG competency exam
  • Participate in orientation and ongoing unit activities

What You Need
  • Active Louisiana RN license or ability to obtain
  • Minimum of 2 years recent PCU RN experience in an acute care setting
  • Certification in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (LVAD preferred for 2 West)
  • Strong skills in cardiac monitoring, IV management, and patient assessment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Flexibility to work rotating weekends and major holidays

About the Assignment
Join a diverse, traveler-friendly team at a leading facility in Shreveport, LA. You'll be working on a cardiac and medical stepdown unit that emphasizes high-quality patient care. The unit features a supportive environment with dedicated resources including RT, phlebotomy, and support staff, ensuring you can succeed and grow in your clinical role.


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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