Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department night shift in Louisiana. The role requires ACLS, PALS, and de-escalation certifications, a valid LA compact license, and ED experience. Epic EMR is used, with a 4:1 nurse-patient ratio and a 7PM–7AM schedule.

Highlights include travel-friendly benefits, potential temp-to-perm conversion, and proximity within 50 miles for local candidates. Benefits and bonuses are offered by the agency.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in LA or compact (or eligible)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications via AHA required
• De-Escalation certification required
• 1 year of related nursing specialty experience preferred
• BSN is preferred (not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• ED high-acuity setting with 24/7 on-site security
• Care for patients with strokes, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, sepsis
• Night shift 7PM–7AM
• Nurse-to-patient ratio 4:1
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call or floating required
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provide full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation
• Administer meds and monitor effects
• Document patient history, symptoms, meds, and care
• Address psychosocial needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers
• Wear ceil blue scrubs
• Temp-to-perm conversion possible
• Must reside within 50 miles for local candidates
• Returning CHRISTUS employees require 6-month separation before new travel assignment

Skills

RN license

ACLS

PALS

De-Escalation

1 year experience

Education

BSN

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department night shift position requiring ACLS, PALS, and de-escalation certifications.

Requirements

• Active RN license in LA or compact
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications via AHA required
• De-Escalation certification required
• BSN preferred
• 1 year of related nursing specialty experience preferred

Responsibilities

• High-acuity Emergency Department setting with onsite security 24/7
• Patient population includes strokes, cardiovascular cases, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis, with some trauma though not a designated trauma unit
• Night shift schedule from 7PM to 7AM
• Nurse to patient ratio of 4:1
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provides nursing care across the full nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administers medications and treatments and monitors for side effects and effectiveness
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Ceil blue scrubs required as dress code
• Temp-to-perm conversion is a possibility
• Must reside within 50 miles for local candidate consideration
• Returning employees must have a 6-month separation from any CHRISTUS facility prior to a new travel assignment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-785335

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