Registered Nurse - PICU

Job Description

Registered Nurse - PICU - Shreveport, LA


Interested in a rewarding PICU nursing opportunity in a leading facility in Shreveport, Louisiana? Enjoy a consistent schedule with 12-hour shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. This assignment offers an excellent work environment with dedicated support staff, flexible time off options, and the chance to work with a collaborative, family-oriented team.


Quick Facts

• Location: 2510 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
• Start Date: 05/18/2026
• End Date: 08/15/2026
• Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 (Night shift)
• Hours per week: 36
• Employment Type: Contract (Travel)
• License/Certifications: Active RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience; cross-training for Adult ICU and Med/Tele is highly preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Pay package: $53.60/hour
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with law
  • Licensure, travel, and certification reimbursements

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care for pediatric patients in the PICU, including monitoring and managing critically ill children
• Titrate medications such as pressors, insulin, Heparin, and sedation agents
• Perform procedures including IV insertion, CVL placement, wound care, and drains management
• Collect blood samples and perform assessments using telemetry equipment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including Intensivists, Respiratory Therapists, and hospitalists
• Assist with patient education and support families during critical care situations
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and documentation protocols

What You Need

• Active RN license in Louisiana or ability to license promptly
• Minimum of 2 years PICU experience; cross-trained candidates preferred
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP preferred
• Strong skills in IV placement, telemetry, titration, and critical care procedures
• Ability to pass EKG competency exam
• Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR preferred
• Flexibility to work 12-hour night shifts and rotate weekends and holidays

About the Assignment
Join a family-oriented, traveler-friendly unit known for excellent support and professional development. The unit features a 6-bed PICU with occasional coverage of NICU and adult ICU/Stepdown units for cross-trained staff. You'll receive thorough orientation followed by two shadow shifts to ensure smooth transition. The hospital maintains a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and dedication to quality care.


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