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Job ID: 855875
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,864.88
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (12-Hour Days)
Location
Shreveport, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Blue Rotation – expected schedule of 4 days one week and 3 days the following week (mandatory); every other weekend rotation; expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays; no on-call required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide step-down level nursing care across Cardiac and/or Medical PCU units with patient ratios of 1:3–4
- Titrate cardiac drips, insulin drips, and vasopressors including Esmolol, Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Labetalol, Levophed, Nipride, and Nitro
- Manage chest tubes, tracheostomies, central lines, drains/tubes, and wound care
- Care for a diverse patient population including post-CABG, lobectomy/VATS, PCI, TAVR, AICD placement, respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, sepsis, ETOH/CIWA, and AMS patients
- Perform and interpret EKG monitoring; must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival
- Utilize cardiac skills including management and pulling of venous sheaths, TR Bands, and temporary pacemaker management as applicable across units
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license eligible for practice in Louisiana
- Minimum 2 years of PCU/Step-down RN experience; first-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff acute care RN experience
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Must pass EKG competency exam as part of pre-arrival compliance
- Candidates previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- LVAD certification (preferred for Cardiac Stepdown unit assignment)
- Experience with cardiac stepdown patient population including post-surgical cardiac and thoracic cases
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Experience managing temporary pacemakers, venous sheaths, and TR Bands
Why Join Us
- Traveler-friendly unit with a diverse, supportive culture and robust on-unit support including CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, VAT team, and 24/7 hospitalist availability
- Free parking available in designated areas