Acute Care Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Shreveport, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - 3North Unit

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Facility: Willis-Knighton Medical Center (Willis-Knighton Health System)
Unit: 3North (Medical, Surgical, Oncology)

Unit & Patient Information

• Beds: 25
• Patient Types: Medical, Surgical, Oncology (including chemo, radiation, direct admissions from cancer center, comfort care, end of life)
• Exclusions: No bone marrow transplants performed
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN Days: 1:4-5
  • RN Nights: 1:5-6
  • CNA Days: 2 per 25 patients
  • CNA Nights: 1 per 25 patients

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care required
• First-time Travelers: Must meet the 2-year acute care RN experience requirement
• Rehire Policy: Travelers previously permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Chemo certification preferred but not required (verification needed if held)

Skills & Competencies

• Must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RNs)
• Proficient in medication administration, IV starts, port access, drain management, infection prevention, central line management with blood draws
• Strong clinical skills and experience required

Unit Support & Resources

• Charge nurse assumes patient assignments
• Phlebotomy available for peripheral blood draws only
• IV/VAT team available for PICC/Midline placement
• Resource nurses and nursing supervisors available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for scheduled breathing treatments
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy (ST) available

Technology & Equipment

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

Orientation & Training

• 2 days at Innovation Center for computer access and EMR training
• 2 days on unit with a preceptor

Scheduling & Work Expectations

• Schedule: 4 days one week, 3 days the next (mandatory)
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Time off: Up to 7 days allowed; must extend contract for any full week off
• Only one weekend off allowed per 13-week contract
• Blackout dates: Halloween 2024, Black Friday 2024
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday work: Expected to work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Pewter
• Parking: Free in designated areas
• Unit culture: High turnover on night shift; staff are protective of patients

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Pre-Employment Documentation & Compliance

• Annual Core Competencies
• Clinical References (2)
• COVID Requirement
• CPR Certification (BLS)
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Dysrhythmia Exam
• Employment Authorization
• Hepatitis B Titers/Vaccine/Declination
• HIPAA Training
• License Verification
• Medication Exam
• MMR Titers or Immunizations
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• NURSYS Verification
• Photo ID
• Physical Exam
• Resume
• Skills Checklist
• TB Testing
• TDAP Vaccine
• Unit Competency
• Varicella Titers or Immunization
• Facility Onboarding Information

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with oncology and med-surg skills looking for a supportive team environment with comprehensive resources and structured orientation.