Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shreveport, LA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Facility: Willis-Knighton Pierremont (Willis-Knighton Health System)
Unit: 6West – New Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit

Unit & Patient Information

• Beds: 18
• Patient Types:

  • Sepsis, Cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID, Pneumonia
  • Occasional post-op overflow including Total Joints (Knees, Hips, Shoulders) and GI/Abdominal surgeries (Hemicolectomies, Bowel Resection)
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:5-6 (nights 1:6)
  • CNA: 2 per shift (unless census is low)

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care required
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet the 2-year acute care experience
• Travelers previously permanent staff must have a 1-year separation before traveling
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN competency)

Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Wound management, JP drains, wound vacs
• Hemodialysis catheter care, fistulas
• PCA and pain management

Support & Resources on Unit

• Charge nurse (typically free floating)
• HUC/Secretary (day shift only)
• In-house phlebotomy; RN draws CVL/PICC/Midline
• IV/VAT Team available 7am-3pm (PICC placement)
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) in house
• Hospitalists available for most patients
• Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech Therapy (ST)

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Meditech Expanse
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation & Floating

• Hospital orientation: 2-4 days
• Unit orientation: 2 days (may vary based on experience)
• Floating: Med/Surg units within the hospital; travelers float first

Scheduling & Time Off

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Work schedule: 4 days one week, 3 days the next (mandatory)
• Time off: Up to 7 days allowed; must extend contract 1 week per week off requested
• Only 1 weekend off per 13-week contract allowed
• No on-call required
• Holiday work: expected to work 2 out of 3 holidays

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Pewter
• T-shirts: Gray, white, or black with WK monogram
• Jackets: Gray or black
• Badges: Must be worn above the waist and visible at all times
• Parking: Free in designated areas

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

This position offers a great opportunity to work in a growing facility with a new unit and many educational opportunities.