Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Shreveport, Louisiana
Willis-Knighton Medical Center

$1,699/week

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Job details

Must work 5/2 rotation
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Beds: 25
Years of Experience? 1-2 years
Will accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff
Must not live within a 50-mile radius of facility
Covid policy: vaccine required; exemption process
Patient Types: Include but are not limited to: Respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, Sepsis, s/p surgery, s/p cardiac cath with intervention, frequent monitoring and/or intervention
Patient Ratios: 1:3-4

Job requirements

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (preferred)
Skills required: Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)
Traveler will be required to undertake titrating cardiac drips, some vasopressor titration, insulin drips, managing and discontinuing Art lines, managing and pulling venous sheaths, central line management, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, Bipap, etc

Schedule information

Weekend rotation: every other
Will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatory
Can we approve time off? Yes, 7 days – must extend to accommodate a 13-week contract
Will they be on call? No call
Holiday Expectations: scheduled per rotation

Unit specific information

Support on the Unit: Charge nurse may take patient assignment, Phlebotomy – in house, VAT Team – in house, Resource Nurse – Head RN and PCC available 0700-1500, RT – assigned to this unit, Hospitalist available – on call, 24/7
Charting System/Equipment: EMR: Meditech Expanse, IV Pumps: Alaris, Medication dispensing: Pyxis
Floating: Units: Could float to 2 West (Cardiac Stepdown) or Medsurg (1:5-6 ratios)
Orientation: 2 days of hospital orientation and 2 shifts on unit
Other notes: Scrub Color: Pewter, Parking: Free parking in designated units, Culture on the unit: Diverse; uses many travelers on the unit; Traveler friendly

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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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