Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Shreveport, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
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)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care required
• First-time travelers must meet the 2-year experience requirement
• Travelers previously permanent staff must have a 1-year separation before traveling here

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)

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

• 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), 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 & 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 for any full week off
• Only 1 weekend off per 13-week contract allowed
• 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
• T-shirts must be gray, white, or black with WK monogram
• Jackets must be gray or black
• Badges must be worn above the waist and visible at all times
• Free parking in designated areas
• Unit culture: High turnover on night shift, staff protective of patients

Required Pre-Employment Documentation & Compliance

• ACLS, BLS, CPR certifications
• Annual core competencies
• Clinical references (2)
• COVID requirements
• Criminal background check
• Drug screen
• Dysrhythmia exam
• Employment authorization
• Hepatitis B titers/vaccine or 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 vaccination
• Unit competency verification
• Varicella titers or immunization
• WKHS onboarding information

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with oncology and med-surg skills looking for a structured orientation, strong unit support, and a defined schedule in a reputable hospital system.