Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Shreveport, LA
NURSE's Etc. Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,366/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration12 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care
Setting
Hospital

Pay

18% higher than average Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Nurse pay in Louisiana

Estimated total pay

$2,366/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,120/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Individuals who have been employed by any Ochsner Health facility within the past 12 months are not eligible for this contract assignment.
Shift: Day 12p-830p
Submission Requirements:
* Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
* Experience Required - 2+ years
* Certifications Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association. Current CPI cert from the Crisis Prevention Institute - 12 month
Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

NURSE's Etc. Staffing Job ID #519139. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Facility

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St Mary Medical Center

3.9rating(22 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St Mary Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

Teamwork, traveler friendly, will do block scheduling

Cons

Parking is about a mile away from job site and in a not so great area

Angela D

Stepdown (RN)

Contract Position May '21 - Aug '21

Review of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St Mary Medical Center on Sep 26, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care

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About Shreveport, LA

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with ample parking.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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