<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 at the center of a collaborative surgical recovery team, working alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary staff to manage patients through the full arc of post-operative recovery. The compensation package reaches up to $2,280 gross per week, including a substantial non-taxed stipend for qualifying travelers.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay up to <strong>$2,280</strong>, combining an hourly rate of $27/hour with a weekly non-taxed stipend of $1,200 for qualified travelers</li> <li>Overtime rate of $45/hour</li> <li>13-week contract with defined start and end dates — predictable assignment length</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding and credentialing assistance provided</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter support throughout the full duration of the contract</li> <li>Weekly pay with transparent communication on compensation</li> <li>Access to nationwide travel opportunities beyond this single assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting focused on monitoring and managing patients recovering from surgical procedures and anesthesia</li> <li>Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (afternoon/evening, 8.5-hour shift)</li> <li>Full scope of PACU responsibilities: hemodynamic monitoring, pain management, medication administration, and post-operative assessment</li> <li>Active collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader perioperative team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safe transitions through recovery</li> <li>Patient and family education responsibilities, including discharge instruction delivery</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> <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 eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Minimum of 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>All licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted at time of assignment</li> <li>Experience with electronic charting systems and web-based clinical applications</li> <li>Candidates must reside 65 miles or more from the facility to qualify for the travel designation and associated stipend</li> <li><em>Preferred:</em> Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), prior travel nursing experience, and/or perioperative or critical care specialty certification</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 and a genuine sense of regional character — from its blues and jazz heritage to its growing arts and culinary scene. The city provides easy access to outdoor recreation across the Ark-La-Tex region, including lakes, forests, and state parks within a short drive, while remaining connected to Dallas and Little Rock via major interstates. For travel nurses seeking a substantive clinical assignment in a city with affordable housing, warm weather, and Southern hospitality, Shreveport delivers on all fronts.</p>