Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Shreveport, LA
PHP
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,743/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,743/week

Description

Certification details

BLS
ACLS
NIH Stroke Scale

Job details

Stroke specialty position available

Job requirements

2 years of experience
Accepts first-time travelers
Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff
Covid policy: Vaccine required, exemption process
Patient Types: CVA/TIA in need of TPA administration; Spinal surgical – ACDF, Laminectomy
Stepdown unit overflow -- AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, s/p Heart Caths, etc.
Skills required: Titratable gtts Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, Levophed – request manager approval to offer without this experience
Chest tube management, traches, Peritoneal Dialysis, ISTAT, CSF (lumbar) drains (preferred)
Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)

Schedule information

Weekend rotation: every other
Work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatory
Night shift 5/2 schedule
One group works every Mon/Tues, the other group works every Wed/Thurs
Can approve 7 days off
No on-call schedule
Holiday Expectations: yes, confirm rotation

Unit specific information

Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3 and CNA: 1:9
Support on the Unit: Charge nurse may have patient assignment, Phlebotomy – in house, IV/VAT Team – available 7a-3p, RT – in house, Hospitalist available – in house, OT, PT, ST
Telemetry monitoring: cardiac monitors in each patient room connected to space lab at nurse’s station
Remote monitoring as backup
Nurse responsible for main monitoring and printing strips for each patient per shift
Floating to Units: Stepdown and MedSurg with ratios of 1:5-6
Orientation: Hospital Orientation and 2 (12hr) shifts orienting to the unit

Additional Details

Flu Documentation required
ACLS and other annual core competencies needed
Job Description provided
Parking: free in designated areas
Culture on the unit: traveler friendly

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PHP

3.3rating(32 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with PHP

5.0rating

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Cons

My review isn’t about the recruiter at all. The position for Rochester, NY psychiatry, I don’t recommend this position. It turns into 60 hours of straight pay, they take advantage of their travelers, no weekends off, 5-6 days a week depending on when they want to put you on call. They schedule you 5 days a week to tell you it’s only 4 however your agency will pay you for the 60 hours, which isn’t what anyone signs up for. They don’t tell you that you have to work 60 hours of on call until you get there. You will work 5-6 days a week here.

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Review of Ian Tomlinson on Jul 15, 2024

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About

At PHP, you are always the first focus! For us, it isn’t simply about hiring staff, it’s about building a solid family of healthcare professionals by expanding their premium employment opportunities, guiding them through every step of the process, and providing them with the highest compensation and best benefit packages in the industry. With over 20 years of experience, travel contracts in all 50 states and internationally, and many industry awards and recognitions, Premier Healthcare Professionals focuses on quality, not quantity. That is our commitment!

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About Shreveport, LA

As a Travel Progressive 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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