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Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Post Surgical PACU travel position in Shreveport, LA, requiring AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC with at least 1 year of PACU or perioperative experience.
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Post Surgical PACU unit in a hospital setting
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Diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatric; typical cases include orthopedics, general surgery, vascular, ENT, urology, and breast reconstruction
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Must be able to care for critical care-level patients requiring transfer to an ICU
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Primary shift is 11:30 AM–8:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to work various shifts as needed (e.g., 7:15 AM–3:45 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM)
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13-week contract
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Active LA RN license or compact RN license required
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BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required — all must be AHA-issued and current (not expired)
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Minimum 1 year of PACU or perioperative nursing experience
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Perioperative RN Residency or recent OR/perioperative experience preferred
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BSN preferred
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US Social Security Number required for consideration
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Two professional references required for consideration
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Provides nursing care using the full nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for post-surgical patients
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Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness
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Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
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Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care delivered
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Provides patient and family education, identifying learning needs and appropriate resources
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All newly hired experienced RNs must complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
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New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member, with competency validation completed during onboarding
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Ongoing annual competency verification is required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
