<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 offers up to $2,280 gross per week, including a substantial non-taxed stipend for qualified travelers, and places an experienced post-anesthesia nurse in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical recovery environment working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary care teams.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay up to <strong>$2,280</strong> for qualified travelers</li> <li>Base hourly rate of $27/hour; overtime rate of $45/hour</li> <li>Weekly non-taxed stipend of $1,200 for travelers residing 65+ miles from the facility</li> <li>13-week contract with weekly pay cycle</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included</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>Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (afternoon/evening coverage)</li> <li>13-week travel contract in Shreveport, LA</li> <li>PACU setting focused on post-anesthesia monitoring and safe recovery transitions following surgical procedures</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with direct coordination alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader perioperative team</li> <li>Responsibilities include patient monitoring and assessment, pain management, medication administration, and post-operative recovery management</li> <li>Patient and family education on recovery expectations and discharge instructions is a core component of the role</li> <li>Electronic medical records documentation required; experience with web-based charting systems expected</li> <li>Full adherence to facility policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Louisiana (or eligibility to obtain)</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>BSN preferred; previous travel nursing experience and perioperative or critical care specialty certifications are a plus</li> <li>Must reside 65 miles or more from the facility to qualify for the travel stipend and assignment</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 metros along with a rich cultural scene rooted in blues, jazz, and Creole heritage. The city provides easy access to outdoor recreation across the Ark-La-Tex region — including nearby lakes, state parks, and the Caddo Lake area — while remaining within a few hours of Dallas and New Orleans. For travel nurses seeking an affordable, culturally vibrant assignment city with genuine Southern hospitality, Shreveport is a compelling destination.</p>