Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology
Shreveport, LA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,646/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,400/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Departments: Radiology Interventional
Job Title: RN - Interv Rad
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Must have Interventional radiology RN experience. Must be competent to perform conscious sedation, and monitor and record all procedures in the IR department. Must be able to take call on nights, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the department.
We schedule out-patients M-F, during the day time hours. Our 1 st case is slated to start at 7am. We stagger arrival times based on whether we are working preop, intra op or post op. Shifts can vary from 6 – 2:30 to 0830 – 5p.
We are hospital based and provide services to out-patients and in-patients. Because of this, we cover the department with on call, from close of business day Mon – Thursday until opening the next morning. On Friday, we cover the department with on-call from Friday, close of business day until the following Monday morning opening time. We cover the department 24/7, which includes all after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Agency staff are treated as though they are regular staff. Schedules, including on call hours, are divided equally among staff members.
Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required - Registered nurse diploma.
Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Experience Required - 2+ years
Certifications
Required -
Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
CPI Blue Card from the Crisis Prevention Institute
Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.
Employer
TalentBurst, Inc
45 nurses recommend working with TalentBurst, Inc
About Shreveport, LA
As a travel nurse in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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