Registered Nurse Emergency Room

iDeal Hire; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IdealHire Technologies, Inc. seeks a Travel RN - Emergency Room for nights in Alexandria, LA. This full-time contract role provides experienced nurses with a high-acuity ER environment, rotating nights from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, every other weekend.

You will deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, support patients with complex conditions, document thoroughly, and collaborate with families. Requires active RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, De-Escalation, and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment or valid compact license.
• BLS certification via AHA required.
• ACLS certification via AHA required.
• PALS certification via AHA required.
• De-Escalation certification required.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process - assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation - for assigned Emergency Room patients in a high-acuity setting
• Manage a diverse patient population including strokes, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication with families

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Title

Travel RN - Emergency Room (Nights)

Location

Alexandria, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | No on-call requirement | No floating

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process - assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation - for assigned Emergency Room patients in a high-acuity setting
• Manage a diverse patient population including strokes, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of employment or valid compact license
• BLS certification via AHA required
• ACLS certification via AHA required
• PALS certification via AHA required
• De-Escalation certification required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Emergency Room or related nursing specialty
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Familiarity with high-acuity patient populations including stroke, sepsis, and behavioral health

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity Emergency Department with onsite security 24/7 and a structured nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
• No floating and no on-call requirements, allowing for a consistent and predictable schedule