Registered Nurse - PICU

Job Description

Registered Nurse - PICU | Shreveport, LA | 05/18/2026 - 08/15/2026 | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-Hour Shifts)


Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a family-oriented, traveler-friendly facility? Join a leading hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team environment. Enjoy weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits, and generous referral bonuses. Start your assignment with a robust onboarding process and dedicated support from our team.
Quick Facts

• Location: 2510 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• End Date: 08/15/2026
• Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Hours/Week: 36 hours/week (3-4 shifts per week)
• Employment Type: Contract
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-training and float skills to Adult ICU/Med/Surg preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Pay package discussed upon application
• Benefits Include:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time according to laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality patient care in a busy PICU environment
• Titrate IV medications, including pressors, insulin, and sedation agents
• Administer and monitor wound care, drains, and wound vacs
• Collect peripheral blood draws and manage central lines
• Collaborate with hospitalist, intensivist, and resource teams
• Support patient and family education and discharge planning
• Adapt to unit needs, floating to adult ICU or Med/Surg as qualified
• Follow hospital protocols and maintain compliance with all certifications

What You Need
Required:

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (NRP preferred)
• At least 2 years PICU experience
• Strong PIV skills, ability to titrate critical medications
• Comfortable with telemetry, wound care, drains, and blood draws
• Ability to pass EKG competency exam

Preferred:

• Cross-training in adult ICU or Med/Surg
• Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR and Alaris pumps
• Flexibility to work holidays and scheduled weekend rotations

About the Assignment
This assignment is at a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, providing specialized pediatric intensive care. The unit features a family-oriented culture, 24/7 respiratory therapy, intensivist and hospitalist support, and a traveler-friendly environment designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied.