<p>This 13-week travel nursing assignment places an experienced PACU Registered Nurse in Shreveport, Louisiana, providing post-anesthesia care during an afternoon/evening shift in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment. The position offers a weekly gross package of up to $2,280 — combining a competitive hourly base with a substantial non-taxed stipend — and is open to qualified travelers residing 65 or more miles from the facility. Shreveport's low cost of living and regional healthcare infrastructure make this a strong assignment for PACU nurses seeking meaningful clinical volume alongside financial upside.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay up to <strong>$2,280</strong> 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 (for travelers meeting IRS tax-home eligibility)</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 a PACU setting in Shreveport, LA</li> <li>Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (afternoon/evening, 8.5-hour shift)</li> <li>Direct post-anesthesia monitoring and assessment of patients recovering from surgical procedures</li> <li>Responsibility for pain management, medication administration, and post-operative recovery coordination</li> <li>Close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary care teams</li> <li>Patient and family education covering recovery expectations and discharge instructions</li> <li>Electronic medical records documentation required; experience with web-based charting systems expected</li> <li>Adherence to facility policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety protocols throughout 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 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 as a traveler for this assignment</li> <li>All licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted throughout the contract period</li> <li><strong>Preferred:</strong> Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); prior travel nursing experience; perioperative or critical care specialty certification (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 notably low cost of living relative to most major metro areas — a meaningful advantage when maximizing travel nursing earnings. The city features a lively arts and entertainment scene anchored by Centenary College, the Shreveport Symphony, and a well-regarded restaurant culture rooted in Louisiana culinary tradition. Outdoor recreation, lake access at Cross Lake and nearby Caddo Lake, and easy drives into East Texas and Arkansas round out the lifestyle appeal for clinicians on assignment.</p>