PACU Registered Nurse
Shreveport, LA
TNAA TotalMed RN
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,974/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
- Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
- Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
- Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
TNAA TotalMed RN
33 nurses recommend working with TNAA TotalMed RN
Pros
Very organized and helpful. Tons of traveler resources. Friendly and helpful recruiters. Very quick in response.
Cons
More places to travel.
Recommends working with TNAA TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Shreveport, LA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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