<p>This 13-week travel nursing assignment places an experienced PACU Registered Nurse in Shreveport, Louisiana, providing post-anesthesia care in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment. The role offers a competitive weekly gross pay package of up to $2,280 — combining an hourly clinical rate with a substantial non-taxed stipend — and runs an afternoon/evening shift that suits nurses who prefer to avoid early-morning starts. Candidates must reside 65 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel assignment status and the associated stipend benefits.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay up to <strong>$2,280</strong> for qualified travelers</li> <li>Hourly clinical rate: <strong>$27/hour</strong>; overtime rate: <strong>$45/hour</strong></li> <li>Weekly non-taxed stipend of <strong>$1,200</strong> for travelers residing 65+ miles from the facility</li> <li>Weekly pay cycle with transparent compensation structure</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding and credentialing assistance provided</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter support throughout the full 13-week contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week travel contract in Shreveport, Louisiana</li> <li>Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (afternoon/evening, 8.5-hour shift)</li> <li>Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting — monitoring and managing patients recovering from surgical procedures and anesthesia</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary environment working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members</li> <li>Full scope of PACU responsibilities: hemodynamic monitoring, pain management, post-operative assessment, and safe patient transitions</li> <li>Patient and family education on recovery expectations and discharge instructions is an active component of the role</li> <li>Electronic medical records documentation required; experience with web-based charting systems expected</li> <li>Fast-paced clinical environment requiring strong critical thinking and independent patient assessment skills</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Louisiana (or compact license eligibility)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of recent PACU, critical care, or closely related nursing experience required</li> <li>Current BLS Certification — American Heart Association</li> <li>Current ACLS Certification — American Heart Association</li> <li>Current PALS Certification — American Heart Association</li> <li>Proficiency with electronic charting systems and web-based clinical applications</li> <li>Must reside 65 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel assignment and non-taxed stipend</li> <li>All licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted throughout the contract period</li> <li>BSN preferred; previous travel nursing experience and perioperative or critical care specialty certifications are a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Shreveport sits in the northwest corner of Louisiana along the Red River, offering a lower cost of living than most major Southern metros alongside a genuine cultural identity rooted in blues music, Cajun and Creole cuisine, and a thriving arts scene. The city provides easy access to outdoor recreation across the Ark-La-Tex region — including lakes, state parks, and hunting and fishing grounds — while remaining within driving distance of Dallas to the west and New Orleans to the southeast. For travel nurses seeking an affordable, walkable mid-size city with strong regional character and a busy healthcare market, Shreveport is a compelling assignment destination.</p>