Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Shreveport, LA & Bossier City, LAAre you a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding Med/Surg opportunity in a reputable hospital? Join a leading facility in Shreveport/Bossier City, LA, offering flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a supportive team environment, the chance to work with diverse patient populations, and start your assignment as early as October 19, 2026.Quick FactsLocation: Shreveport & Bossier City, LAStart Date: 10/19/2026End Date: 01/16/2027Shift: 12-Hour Days (12H Days)Hours/Week: 36-40 hours/weekEmployment Type: Travel/ContractRequired Licenses: Active RN license in Louisiana, BLS, ACLS, NIHSSExperience: Minimum 1 year in acute care settingPay & BenefitsHourly Pay Rate: $48.24Pay & Benefits: Competitive pay packagesWeekly pay schedule via direct depositComprehensive medical benefits (W-2)Robust referral bonus programLicensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicablePaid sick time in accordance with lawWhat You'll DoProvide bedside care for patients in a Stroke Certified, Chest-pain accredited facilityMonitor patient conditions and respond to clinical needs in Med-Surg and Telemetry unitsAdminister medications, including cardiac drips (without titration), and manage chest tubes and dialysis patients as directedCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including RT, OT, PT, and Speech TherapySupport unit operations, including phlebotomy, IV placement, and patient educationDocument patient care accurately in the EMR (Meditech Expanse)Float between units as needed to support hospital staffWhat You NeedValid RN license in LouisianaMinimum 1 year of experience in acute care (first-time travelers need 2 years of recent perm staff RN experience)BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certificationsAbility to pass an EKG competency exam and read cardiac stripsStrong clinical skills, including IV placement and wound care supportFlexibility to work every other weekend, major holidays, and 4/3 workweek scheduleAbout the Assignment Join a well-established hospital in Shreveport, LA, that specializes in stroke and chest-pain care with 325 licensed beds. You will work on a busy Med/Surg/Telemetry unit caring for diverse patient populations, including transplant, CHF, COPD, and DKA patients. The unit accommodates a typical RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 during days and nights, with support from charge nurses, resource nurses, and a team of RTs and therapists. The assignment includes mandatory weekend work, holiday coverage, and initial orientation at the hospital's Education Center. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied