Travel Registered Nurse RN Care&PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Shreveport, LA

Agency: Malone Healthcare

Pay: $1,864 per week

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!
Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on a Cardiac or Medical Stepdown unit with patient ratios of 1:3-4, caring for patient populations that may include post-CABG, lobectomy/VATS, PCI, TAVR, AICD placement, respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, sepsis, and related conditions
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 support cardiac-specific skills including management and pulling of venous sheaths, TR Bands, and management of temporary pacemakers (across all three units)
Document accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR ; administer medications via Pyxis and manage IV therapy using Alaris pumps
Float as needed to Medical Stepdown or MedSurg units (1:5-6 ratios when on MedSurg)
Required Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown RN experience; first-time travelers must have 2 years of permanent staff acute care RN experience
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
Must successfully pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival
Travelers who were previously permanent staff at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills

LVAD certification (preferred for Cardiac Stepdown unit assignment)
Experience with cardiac stepdown patient populations including post-CABG, TAVR, and AICD management
Familiarity with venous sheath management, TR Bands, and temporary pacemaker management
Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown setting
Why Join Us

Traveler-friendly unit with a diverse, supportive culture and a strong presence of travel nurses on staff
Robust unit support including CNA coverage, in-house phlebotomy, VAT team, respiratory therapy assigned to the unit, and 24/7 hospitalist availability

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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