Perfusionist

About this job
As a Perfusionist, you are a highly specialized part of the cardiac care team. In addition to operating the heart-lung machine, you'll carefully monitor the patient, administer medications, and make adjustments accordingly. Perfusionists must have in-depth knowledge of the respiratory and circulatory systems and you must be able to work as a part of the greater surgery team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Travelers work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new-all while earning a great living!
Travel nursing in Shreveport, LA
Working in Louisiana means great food and great people. Louisiana borders the Gulf of Mexico and boast lush bayous and savannas full of wildlife. Visit New Orleans for a jolt of amazing multicultural southern history and world-renowned nightlife, or tour the Louisiana Art & Science Museum in Baton Rouge. Louisiana is filled to the brim with vibrant personality, making it a traveler favorite.
About Trustaff
Privately owned and operated, since 2002 Trustaff has specialized in matching skilled professionals with high-paying travel nursing jobs at the best facilities across the country as one of the most well-respected travel healthcare agencies.
When you join the Trustaff family, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: not only are our travelers some of the highest-paid in the industry, you'll enjoy premier access to thousands of jobs and unmatched personal service.
__Here are the top-tier benefits you'll enjoy while traveling with Trustaff:__
- Great selection of high-paying jobs in all 50 states
- Priority access to Trustaff-exclusive jobs
- Weekly pay through direct deposit
- Guaranteed weekly hours (depending on facility of choice)
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance - Health insurance options start at just $25/week!
- Licensure reimbursement and CEU assistance
- Travel assistance
- Earn great referral and completion bonuses
- Joint Commission certified
- Employee discounts, rewards program, birthday contests and more
Qualification
Basic professional requirements include: - 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care - Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states - Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit - An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help