Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $1,864 per week in Shreveport, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,864 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Job ID: 860889


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 | Expected 36 hours/week (alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks - mandatory rotation)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a PCU/Stepdown unit managing patient populations including cardiac stepdown (s/p CABG, PCI, TAVR, AICD placement, lobectomy/VATS) and medical stepdown (respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, sepsis, ETOH with CIWA, AMS, and more)
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:3-4, delivering frequent monitoring and intervention as required by acuity
• 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 as part of general PCU skillset
• Perform or assist with venous sheath management, TR Bands, and temporary pacemaker management as applicable
• Pass a required EKG competency exam prior to arrival as part of compliance onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of PCU RN experience; first-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff acute care RN experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Demonstrated proficiency with general PCU skillset including drip titration, central line management, and monitoring of high-acuity patients
• Must pass EKG competency exam prior to start
• 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 (applicable to Cardiac Stepdown unit assignment)
• Experience managing venous sheaths, TR Bands, and temporary pacemakers
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Cardiac stepdown patient experience preferred; candidates without cardiac stepdown experience may be considered for medical stepdown units

Why Join Us

• Traveler-friendly, diverse unit culture with an established travel nurse presence and strong multidisciplinary support including CNA coverage, respiratory therapy, VAT team, in-house phlebotomy, and 24/7 hospitalist availability
• Complimentary parking available in designated areas

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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