ER RN
Lafayette, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ER experience, a Compact or LA RN license, and Epic proficiency

Details

• Level I and Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients
• Night shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts from 1845 to 0715
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Potential floating to other units
• No call-in shifts required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Opportunity for overtime, though not guaranteed
• Orientation held 5 days per week

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon submission
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (NRP preferred)
• All certifications must be through AHA
• CPI certification required, or candidate must be able to obtain prior to start
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration
• Experience with trauma, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, respiratory care, and neurological emergencies preferred
• Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and orthopedic splinting

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during emergency events, with pay details communicated as they arise
• Scrub color required: royal blue
• Must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be considered
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Two manager/supervisor references (not charge RNs) required in PDF format to obtain clearance to start, though not required for initial submission
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Training modules are completed during orientation and factored into orientation hours