Travel Contract

PICU Registered Nurse
Shreveport, LA
NURSE's Etc. Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,614/week

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Overview

Start Date09/21/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
1:2 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care
Setting
Hospital

Pay

40% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse pay in Louisiana

Estimated total pay

$2,614/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,368/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Must live 65+ miles from facility.
Must not have been employed by any Ochsner facility within the past year.

EducationRequired - Registered nurse diploma. Preferred - Associate or 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 Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.Current CPI certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute - 12 monthsPreferred -Certification in clinical specialty area.

NURSE's Etc. Staffing Job ID #531913. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Facility

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St Mary Medical Center

3.8rating(25 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St Mary Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Good team

Cons

Very busy

David S

Paramedic (Allied Health Professional)

Staff Position Aug '21 - Oct '22

Review of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St Mary Medical Center on Aug 27, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care

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About Shreveport, LA

As a Travel Pediatric Intensive 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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