Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,872 per week in Shreveport, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: Slate Healthcare
Pay: $1,872 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Slate Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115!

SimpliFi InterviewGeneral : 12Years of Experience? 2 yearsWill Accept a First-time traveler? First time travelers must have 2 years of perm staff RN experience in acute careTravelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staffPatient in need of TPA administration; Spinal surgical ACDF, LaminectomyStepdown unit overflow -- AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, ARF, s/p Heart Caths, etc.Patient Ratios:RN: 1:3CNA: 1:9Required gtts: Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, Levophed request manager approval to offer without this experienceChest tube management, traches, Peritoneal Dialysis, ISTAT, CSF (lumbar) drains (preferred)Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)Support on the nurse: may have patient assignmentPhlebotomy in houseIV/VAT Team available 7a-3pRT in houseHospitalist available in houseOT, PT, STTelemetry monitoring: cardiac monitors in each patient room that is connecting to space lab in nurse s station.Remote monitoring as backupNurse responsible for main monitoring and printing strips for each patient per shift.Charting System/: Meditech ExpanseIV Pumps: AlarisMedication dispensing: : Stepdown and MedSurg with ratios of 1:5-6Orientation:Hospital Orientation2 (12hr) shifts orienting to the rotation: every otherWill work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week this is mandatoryNight shift will be required to work a 5/2 schedule as illustrated group works EVERY Mon/Tues on the schedule creating a (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday week followed by working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday the next) They work 5 on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 offThe other group work the opposite working EVERY Wed/Thurs (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday then followed by Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat) They work 5 off, 5 on, 2 off, 2 onCan we approve time off? Up to 7 days must extend 1 week for every full week requested offDECLINE if more than 7 days of RTO-do not send for manager approvalMay only request (1) weekend of RTO per 13-week contractNo callHoliday Expectations: will work 2/3 holidaysOther Color: PewterT-shirts must be gray, white or black with WK monogram (they are at scrub shops and inexpensive)Jackets must be gray or blackBadges must be worn above the waist and in full view at all timesParking: free in designated areasCulture on the unit: traveler friendly Program Travel- LA License Req
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