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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• 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

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

Additional Information

• 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