Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Shreveport, LA

TravelNurseSource

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Be prepared to serve on an Emergency Team if assigned by unit management during declared emergency events, remaining at the facility until the event passes or relief is arranged. TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationShreveport, LA

    Description

    TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103!

    Job Title

    Registered Nurse – PACU

    Location

    Shreveport, LA | Acute Care

    Schedule / Job Type

    Contract | Days (5x8 Hours, 12:00–20:30) | Onsite

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions in a PACU setting
    • Maintain patient ratios of 1:2, with the ability to accommodate up to 1:4 during overflow situations for patients awaiting room assignments
    • Participate in an on-call rotation every third weekend (typically volunteer-based), covering 7a–7p or 7p–7a shifts, including holidays as part of the call schedule
    • Be prepared to serve on an Emergency Team if assigned by unit management during declared emergency events, remaining at the facility until the event passes or relief is arranged
    • Adhere to facility dress code requirements (royal blue scrubs) and complete all required orientation modules onsite
    Required Qualifications
    • Active Compact or Louisiana RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal
    • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA-issued)
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU specialty
    • First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position
    • Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on your driver's license to the facility address) to be eligible
    • NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and must be current (within 4 weeks of submission date)
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Prior travel nursing experience in a PACU or surgical recovery environment
    • Familiarity with managing overflow patient populations and fluctuating census demands
    • Experience working in high-acuity or fast-paced post-operative care settings
    Why Join Us
    • Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours, ensuring a smooth and supported onboarding experience
    • Join a structured, experienced PACU team with clear expectations and consistent scheduling practices