Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Shreveport, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN

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

General Information

• Beds: 18
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted if they meet the 2-year acute care RN experience requirement
• Rehire Policy: Travelers must have a 1-year separation if previously permanent staff

Patient Population & Conditions

• Medical-Surgical and telemetry patients
• Common diagnoses: Sepsis, Cellulitis, DVT/PE, CHF, COPD, COVID-19, Pneumonia
• Occasional post-op overflow including Total Joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders) and GI/Abdominal surgeries (hemicolectomies, bowel resections)

Patient Ratios

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

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Skills & Competencies

• Must pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival (includes Med-Surg RNs)
• Experience with wound management, JP drains, wound vacs
• Hemodialysis catheter care, fistulas
• PCA and pain management

Unit Support

• 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 in-house for most patients
• Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech Therapy (ST)

Technology & Equipment

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

Floating Policy

• Float to any Med/Surg area within the hospital
• Travelers float first

Orientation

• 2-4 day hospital orientation
• 2 days unit orientation (may vary based on experience)

Scheduling

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

Additional Notes

• 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 available in designated areas

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Includes but not limited to:

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
• Annual core competencies
• Clinical references
• COVID requirements
• Criminal background check and drug screen
• Immunizations and titers (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDAP)
• Physical exam and TB testing
• License verification and employment authorization
• Skills checklist and unit competency verification

This position is ideal for experienced Med-Surg/Telemetry RNs looking to work in a supportive, growing facility with a variety of patient types and strong interdisciplinary support.