<p>This 13-week travel 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 strong weekly gross package of up to $2,280 — combining a competitive hourly rate with a substantial non-taxed stipend — and an afternoon 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 status and the associated stipend structure.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay up to $2,280 for qualified travelers</li> <li>Hourly base rate of $27/hour; overtime rate of $45/hour</li> <li>Weekly non-taxed stipend of $1,200 (available to travelers residing 65+ miles from the facility)</li> <li>13-week contract with weekly pay cycle</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding and credentialing assistance provided</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting focused on surgical recovery and safe anesthesia emergence</li> <li>Afternoon shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment working directly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members</li> <li>Responsibilities include continuous hemodynamic monitoring, pain management, medication administration, and post-operative patient and family education</li> <li>Electronic medical records documentation required; experience with web-based charting systems expected</li> <li>High-acuity patient population requiring strong assessment skills and rapid recognition of post-anesthesia complications</li> <li>Adherence to facility policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety protocols throughout the assignment</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</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 status</li> <li>All licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted at time of assignment start</li> <li>BSN preferred; previous travel nursing experience and perioperative or critical care specialty certification are advantageous</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 comparably sized Southern cities alongside a genuine cultural identity rooted in blues music, regional cuisine, and a thriving arts scene. The metro area provides access to strong school systems, diverse neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation along Cross Lake and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region. For travel nurses seeking an assignment that combines clinical depth with an affordable, livable Southern city, Shreveport delivers on both counts.</p>