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

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