IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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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

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