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To Apply for this Job Click Here Job ID: 855875 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 | Blue Rotation – expected schedule of 4 days one week and 3 days the following week (mandatory); every other weekend rotation; expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays; no on-call required Key Responsibilities Provide step-down level nursing care across Cardiac and/or Medical PCU units with patient ratios of 1:3–4 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 Care for a diverse patient population including post-CABG, lobectomy/VATS, PCI, TAVR, AICD placement, respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, sepsis, ETOH/CIWA, and AMS patients Perform and interpret EKG monitoring; must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival Utilize cardiac skills including management and pulling of venous sheaths, TR Bands, and temporary pacemaker management as applicable across units Required Qualifications Active RN license eligible for practice in Louisiana Minimum 2 years of PCU/Step-down RN experience; first-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff acute care RN experience Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must pass EKG competency exam as part of pre-arrival compliance 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 (preferred for Cardiac Stepdown unit assignment) Experience with cardiac stepdown patient population including post-surgical cardiac and thoracic cases Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems Experience managing temporary pacemakers, venous sheaths, and TR Bands Why Join Us Traveler-friendly unit with a diverse, supportive culture and robust on-unit support including CNAs, charge nurses, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, VAT team, and 24/7 hospitalist availability Free parking available in designated areas To Apply for this Job Click Here