Nursing - Travel Dialysis RN

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

SimpliFi InterviewGeneral Information:Beds: 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 Types:CVA/TIA 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 Certifications:BLSACLSNIHSkills required:Titratable 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 Unit:Charge 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/Equipment:EMR: Meditech ExpanseIV Pumps: AlarisMedication dispensing: PyxisFloating:Units: Stepdown and MedSurg with ratios of 1:5-6Orientation:Hospital Orientation2 (12hr) shifts orienting to the unitScheduling:Weekend 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 below:One 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 notes:Scrub 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 name:SimpliFi Travel- LA License Req
Slate Healthcare Job ID #7f9f5945-fecd-4b67-8d2a-eab0a6a54381. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Slate Healthcare
Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
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