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

BLS
ACLS
NIH Stroke Scale (as the facility specializes in stroke care)

Job details

This position requires 2 years of experience.
First-time travelers are accepted.
Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff.
Covid policy: Vaccine required, exemption process.
Patient Types: Stroke, Critical, Stepdown – ICU RN Needed.
AFIB c RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, Heart caths, ACDF, etc. Not limited to CVA/TIA’s. We take Stepdown overflow. Same level of care.
Covid & PPE: Adequate PPE provided.
Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3, CNA: 1:7.
Skills required: ICU level RN - Titrate gtts: Cardene, Cardizem, insulin, heparin, neo, levophed. Any critical care gtt.
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, Phlebotomy, IV/VAT Team, Resource Nurse, RT, Hospitalist, OT, PT, ST, and Centralized Tele Monitoring in unit.
Charting System/Equipment: EMR: Meditech Expanse, IV Pumps: Alaris, Medication dispensing: Pyxis.
Floating: Units: Stroke, ICU, possibly Medsurg (1:5-6 ratios).
Orientation: WKP Stroke unit, ICU and Stepdown.
Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other, will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatory.
Night shift schedule includes a 5/2 pattern.

Job requirements

2 years of experience in relevant roles.
Must pass an EKG competency exam.

Schedule information

Weekend rotation: every other.
4 days one week and 3 days the next week, mandatory.
Night shift requires a 5/2 schedule as specified.

Unit specific information

Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3, CNA: 1:7.
Beds: 15.
ICU and Stepdown capabilities.

Additional Details

7 days approval for time off.
No on-call schedule.
Holiday Expectations: at least 2/4 major holidays.
Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue.
Free parking in designated areas.

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Employer

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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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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