Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg | Bossier City, LA

Join a leading facility in Bossier City, Louisiana, as a Registered Nurse on our Med/Surg unit. Enjoy a balanced schedule with 12-hour day shifts, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits—all while making a meaningful impact on patient care. This is a great opportunity for experienced nurses to work in a stroke-certified, chest-pain accredited hospital, with a supportive team dedicated to your success.

Quick Facts

• Location: Bossier City, LA
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 01/16/2027
• Shift: 12H Day
• Hours/week: 36-40
• Employment Type: Temporary/Travel
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience: 1+ year of recent RN experience in acute care

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $48.24
• Benefits include:
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time compliant with applicable laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care to diverse adult populations, including transplant, med-surg, and telemetry patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, including ability to read cardiac strips
• Support patient recovery through IV initiation, wound care, and charting in Meditech Expanse EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including RT, OT, PT, and speech therapists
• Assist in patient assessments, documentation, and care planning
• Floats to other units within scope of practice as needed
• Participate in unit-specific protocols and safety procedures

What You Need Required:

• Valid RN license in Louisiana or applicable state
• 1+ year of recent acute care RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
• Ability to pass an EKG competency exam
• Capable of reading cardiac strips and managing cardiac drips (without titration)

Preferred:

• Experience with transplant or critical care units
• Experience with chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, or wound care
• Strong documentation and communication skills

About the Assignment Work at a busy, Stroke Certified and Chest Pain Accredited hospital in Bossier City, LA. The unit handles a variety of patients, including those awaiting or recovering from transplant, with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, DKA, and altered mental status. The team supports a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care. Enjoy a schedule that includes every other weekend, with flexibility for up to one week of time off, and work in a supportive setting with dedicated resources and on-site medical support.

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