<p>A 13-week travel PACU RN assignment is open in Shreveport, Louisiana — a mid-sized Southern city with a strong regional medical presence. This afternoon/evening shift role places an experienced post-anesthesia nurse in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment, collaborating directly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to manage the full spectrum of post-operative recovery. With a weekly gross of up to $2,280 and a $1,200 non-taxed stipend for qualified travelers, the compensation package is competitive for the market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay up to $2,280, combining a $27/hour base rate with a $1,200 weekly non-taxed stipend for qualified travelers</li> <li>Overtime rate of $45/hour for hours worked beyond standard shift</li> <li>Weekly pay schedule with transparent compensation structure</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter support and personalized onboarding and credentialing assistance throughout the 13-week contract</li> <li>Access to nationwide travel nursing opportunities beyond this assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week travel contract in a PACU setting in Shreveport, LA</li> <li>Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (afternoon/evening, 8.5-hour shift)</li> <li>Direct monitoring and assessment of patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures across a range of surgical specialties</li> <li>Responsibilities include pain management, post-operative recovery oversight, medication and treatment administration, and patient/family discharge education</li> <li>Close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and a multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes</li> <li>Electronic medical records documentation required; experience with web-based charting systems expected</li> <li>High-acuity environment requiring rapid recognition of and response to changes in patient condition</li> <li>Traveler eligibility requires primary residence 65 miles or more from the facility</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 through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Current ACLS Certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Current PALS Certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Proficiency with electronic charting systems and web-based clinical applications</li> <li>All licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted at time of assignment</li> <li>Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), prior travel nursing experience, and/or specialty certification in perioperative or critical care nursing (e.g., CPAN, CCRN)</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 while retaining a genuine cultural identity rooted in music, food, and regional history. The city is home to a robust healthcare corridor, multiple universities, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the Ark-La-Tex region, including nearby lakes, state parks, and the Caddo Lake area. For travel nurses seeking an assignment that combines clinical depth with an affordable, walkable mid-city lifestyle, Shreveport delivers a strong quality-of-life proposition.</p>