Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Weekly payroll

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment in Louisiana. The candidate must hold an active RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, CPI, and AHA certifications, with 2+ years ED and travel ED experience.

TNCC preferred; trauma center exposure is a plus. The position covers combined adult and pediatric populations in a Level III Trauma Center, with a 1:4 to 1:5 patient ratio, night hours, and every-other-weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand at submission time.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPI required; TNCC preferred.
• AHA-issued certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years ED experience with travel in ED preferred.
• Trauma center exposure and pediatric emergency care valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for adult and pediatric patients in a Level III Trauma Center.
• Handle trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and neurological cases, with 1:4 to 1:5 patient ratios.
• Work night shifts (18:45–07:15) with every other weekend rotation.
• Maintain Epic EMR proficiency and onsite emergency coverage during declared events.
• Adhere to facility guidelines, including scrub color and holiday coverage.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CPI

TNCC (preferred)

AHA certifications

2+ years ED experience

Travel ED experience

Trauma/critical care skills

Ventilator care

Psychiatric holds management

Pediatric ED care

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN with prior ED travel experience and Level III Trauma Center exposure for a night shift assignment.

Requirements

• Active Compact or LA RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI
• TNCC certification preferred
• AHA-issued certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Prior travel experience in the ED setting required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in trauma care including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing psychiatric holds, acute psychosis, and violent behavior
• Skilled in pediatric emergency care including seizures, asthma, and head injuries
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric population
• Level III Trauma Center with stroke certification
• Patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Epic EMR experience required
• No call-in requirement for this unit
• Provide comprehensive emergency care across adult and pediatric populations including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and neurological cases
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, with expectation to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Scrub color required: royal blue
• Orientation held five days per week
• Two manager/supervisor references (not charge RNs) required prior to starting contract, though not required for initial consideration
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• All RTO must be listed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Former Ochsner permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full year separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

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-762672

Open Positions: 1