Emergency Department RN
Monroe, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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.

Details

• 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

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)

Additional Information

• 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