Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Shreveport, Louisiana
Willis-Knighton Medical Center

$1,892-2,190/week

Posted 2 hours ago Verified

Start a conversation with the opportunity where you're most likely to be placed

Common job information

Certification details

Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS ST: BLS, national certification not required SA: BLS, Requires CSFA or CSA certification. If RN FA, requires ACLS

Job details

Neurosurgery experience, scrub experience a plus. One weekend day per week required.
Will Accept a First-time traveler? Yes
Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff
Permanent address must be 50-miles away from facility
RN will circulate; may scrub if they have that experience but this is not required
Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)

Job requirements

Minimum years of experience? 2 years OR specific experience
Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS ST: BLS, national certification not required SA: BLS, Requires CSFA or CSA certification. If RN FA, requires ACLS
Skills required: Robotics (Davinci) – experience required (many procedures are done robotically at this facility)
General surgeries: Lap Chole, Nephrectomy, Whipple; Bariatric: Roux-en-Y, gastric sleeve
Urology: Cystos, TURPs, bladder tumor resection, stone removal
Transplant (strongly preferred) – kidney, liver, pancreas
Cardio/Thoracic experience (strongly preferred)
Surg Tech: Experience with above-mentioned case types
First Assist: Experience with above-mentioned case types
Traveler must extend for any full weeks of RTO

Schedule information

Weekday shift - 10:45a - 7:15p
One weekend day per week required (shift will be 6:30 - 15:00); OT or a day off during the week will be given to make up for the weekend day
Shift times: 0630-1500; 1045-1915
Flexibility of schedule is mandatory - may be scheduled to work Saturday
Weekend rotation: Saturday as needed; on call 1 weekend/month
Can we approve time off? Yes, up to 7 days
30-minute call back time – mandatory
Call Required: One day per week from 1500-0630 and 1 weekend/month from Friday 1500 to Monday 0630
Holiday Expectations: Holiday rotation for call coverage is needed

Unit specific information

Patient Types: Robotic, Bariatric, Neuro-Spine, Neuro Vascular, Urology, Transplants
Patient Ratios: 1:1
Support on the Unit: RT – 24/7, Anesthesia team/CRNA - M-F, after hours is covered by call, Physician coverage, M-F, multiple Charge RNs and Nursing Supervisor, House Supervisor – utilized for Call shifts
Charting System/Equipment: EMR: Meditech Expanse (preferred), IV Pumps: Alaris, Medication dispensing: Pyxis
Floating: Units: Ophthalmology to assist; CVOR depending on experience
Orientation: Hospital Orientation followed by 1 week of departmental orientation – dependent on comfort level and skillset
General Team: 1 RN; 1 scrub – House Supervisor called in event of ER
Neuro Team: 1 RN; 1 scrub
Transplant Team: 1 RN; 1 scrub tech; 2 scrub techs in event of liver transplant – 1 ST will help support RN
Scrub Color: scrubs provided – will need to wear their own scrubs for orientation only
Parking: free parking
Culture on the unit: team oriented

Additional Details

Was this helpful?

Yes

Apply with multiple agencies to increase your chances of success.

Best chance of placement

PHP

3.3rating(32 reviews)

$2,190/week

Hourly Rate (blended)$55

Stated hours40

1 of 4

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.

Was this helpful?

Yes

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue