Emergency Department RN
Alexandria, LA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,505/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
RN Emergency Dept
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel, Full Time Positions: 2 Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Temp to Perm: Possible
Schedule and Assignment
- Shift: Nights, 7 PM to 7 AM
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- On Call: No call
- Floating: No floating
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1
- Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs
Patient Population and Unit
- Very high acuity unit
- Heavy load of strokes, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases
- Some trauma patients, but not a trauma-designated unit
- Security onsite 24/7
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department experience, obtained within the last year
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Orientation and Onboarding
- New experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
- New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must complete entry competency validation and an Emergency Department-specific competency validation.
- Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation, with skills and competencies completed at the bedside with the preceptor.
- Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation).
- Address increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol, and monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given.
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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