Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Kenner, Louisiana, United States

Position ID: P-782104

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

$2,174.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ER experience and Epic proficiency at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Average daily census of 40 with 26 rooms
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• No on-call requirements
• Treats a wide range of cases including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, psychiatric, and pediatric emergencies
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI
• Preferred certifications: NRP, TNCC
• 2+ years of ER experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing emergency medications including IV vasopressors and continuous sedation
• Skilled in triage, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks)

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across adult and pediatric populations in a high-acuity trauma setting
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and traumatic injuries including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Apply splints and manage orthopedic trauma cases
• Identify and report suspected neglect or abuse
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Candidates may be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, requiring extended on-site presence until the event concludes or relief arrives
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from Ochsner Health before returning as travelers
• RTO requests must be disclosed during the interview process
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12