Travel Contract

Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center

$2,075/week

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This traveler will float routinely between Willis Knighton Pierremont (Shreveport, LA) and Willis Knighton Bossier (Bossier City, LA). Beds will depend on facility. Patient Types for RN include coronary artery disease, STEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex total occlusions, diagnostic Cath procedures, valvular disease, renal disease, carotid stenosis, limb salvage, peripheral stenosis, thrombosis disease, TAVR, MitraClip, etc. For Xray Tech: coronary diagnostic and complex interventions including (STEMI), cardiogenic shock, Chronic total occlusions valvular disease, Peripheral vascular procedures, structural heart and soon neuro interventions.

Job requirements

RN: 3 years RN experience, at least 1.5 year in Cath Lab within the last year. Xray Tech: 2 years experience.
RN must be able to scrub/monitor as well as circulate.
Circulating, scrubbing and/or hemodynamic monitoring for cardiac & peripheral vascular.
Must have seen most of what is on the list. Please add in offer any case type the traveler has not done.
Other skills required - Vasoactive drug administration, sedation administration, critical patient assessment skills, sterile technique, air management, Impella, Rotoblater, IABP, Pnumbra, Laser and lithotripsy atherectomy.

Schedule information

Typical schedule - Monday-Friday: 0700 to 1530.
Weekend rotation - approximately every 3rd weekend.
Call required: Rotating - 2 days a week overnight 1500 to 0700 and every 3rd weekend - Friday 1500 to Monday 0700.
Holiday Expectations: done in rotation.
Shift times: Monday – Friday,0700–1500 with (2) call overnights per week.
Schedule cycle: 4 weeks.

Unit specific information

Patient Ratios: 1:1
Support on the Unit: Charge RN
Technology/Equipment: EMR: Meditech Expanse, IV pumps: Alaris, Medication dispensing: Pyxis, Monitors: Merge hemodynamic monitoring systems, Equipment: Philips imaging systems,quite a bit of ancillary equipment (IVUS, EKOS, FFR, Laser).
Orientation: 1 week at Innovation Center, Up to 1 week of precepting/unit orientation.
Other notes: Scrub Color: Pewter, Parking: Free.

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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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