Travel Contract

PACU RN
Shreveport, LA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

$2,034/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,034/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

Louisiana Nursing License

Description

PACU RN Travel Contract

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana

Assignment Details

Travel/contract role
13-week contract
Day shift, 12:00–20:30
40 hours per week
Patient ratio: 1:2, with overflow up to 1:4
Call is every 3rd weekend, usually scheduled on a volunteer basis
Holidays are part of the call schedule
Scrub color: royal blue

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Louisiana
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements

Current valid government photo ID
7-year criminal background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM screening
HHS/OIG screening
Sex offender search
NURSYS verification
Competency exam
Skills checklist
Resume/application
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit testing within 1 year of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
Drug screen within 60 days of start
Flu vaccination, declination, or approved exemption during flu season
CLEAR enrollment for workforce identity verification
Emergency preparedness checklist during hurricane season

Health Documentation

Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
Tdap documentation

Important Assignment Note

Traveler may be assigned to an emergency team and may be expected to remain at the facility during an emergency event or serve on the relief team

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

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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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