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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Shreveport, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Evening Shift (5x8 Hours, 15:00–23:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions in a PACU setting
• Maintain a standard patient ratio 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 3rd weekend (7a–7p or 7p–7a), typically scheduled on a volunteer basis, including holiday call coverage
• Respond to facility emergency events as assigned by unit management, which may include remaining on-site until the event passes or serving on a relief team
• Complete required facility orientation modules as scheduled (orientation held 5 days a week)

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 of 2 years of experience in PACU specialty
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position
• NURSYS report required with profile submission and must be current (within 4 weeks of submission date)
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as indicated on driver's license) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing overflow or high-acuity post-operative patients
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols within a hospital setting
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with surgical and floor teams regarding patient placement

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, well-supported PACU environment with clear protocols and consistent scheduling
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during scheduled orientation hours, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience