Travel Contract

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

$1,816/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,816/week

Description

Certification details

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)

Job details

Specialty: 7 East - SD
General Information: Beds - 24, Years of Experience? - 2 years, Will Accept a First-time traveler? - Yes, Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff, Covid policy: Vaccine required, exemption process
Patient Types: AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, s/p Heart Caths, etc., Stroke Unit overflow -- CVA/TIA in need of TPA administration; Spinal surgical – ACDF, Laminectomy
Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3, CNA: 1:7
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
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)
Support on the Unit: Charge nurse - may have patient assignment, Phlebotomy – in house, IV/VAT Team – available 7a-3p, Resource Nurse – staffing dependent, RT – in house, Hospitalist available – in house, OT, PT, ST, Centralized Tele Monitoring in unit
Charting System/Equipment: EMR - Meditech Expanse, IV Pumps - Alaris, Medication dispensing: Pyxis
Floating: Units: Stroke, MedSurg (1:5-6 ratios)
Orientation: Hospital Orientation, 2 (12hr) shifts orienting to the unit
Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other, Will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatory, Night shift will be required to work a 5/2 schedule as illustrated below. One group works EVERY Mon/Tues on the schedule creating a (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday week followed by working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday the next) They work 5 on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off. The other group work the opposite working EVERY Wed/Thurs (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday then followed by Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat) They work 5 off, 5 on, 2 off, 2 on
Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days – must extend 1 week for every full week requested off, May only request (1) weekend of RTO per 13-week contract, Blackout dates: Halloween 2024; Black Friday 2024, No call, Holiday Expectations: will work 2/3 holidays
Other notes? Scrub Color: Pewter, Parking: free in designated areas

Job requirements

Years of Experience? - 2 years
Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff
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)
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH

Schedule information

Will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatory
Night shift will be required to work a 5/2 schedule as illustrated below
Weekend rotation: every other
Schedule creation as per described for Mon/Tues and Wed/Thurs group rotations

Unit specific information

Unit Details: Beds - 24
Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3, CNA: 1:7
Support on the Unit
Patient Types
Skills required
Floating requirements

Additional Details

Support on the Unit includes Charge nurse, Phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse, RT, Hospitalist, OT, PT, ST
May only request (1) weekend of RTO per 13-week contract
Blackout dates: Halloween 2024; Black Friday 2024
No call
Holiday Expectations: will work 2/3 holidays

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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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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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