Emergency Department RN
Lake Charles, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position for 4 Registered Nurses in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7 AM - 7 PM), with flexibility required to meet department needs.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Preference for candidates without vacation or travel plans during the contract (limited to no return to origin).
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate.
• Prior travel experience is strongly preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Experience in a level 3 or higher trauma center preferred.
• Experience working with EPIC ASAP system required.

Required Certifications (must have prior to start)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if possible
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum 4 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 30 days of start.
• TB questionnaire required and must be updated annually.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions must be submitted for review.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific documents prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, dress code policy review, clinical onboarding exam, and TB questionnaire.
• Annual education and new hire training required.
• Religious and medical exemption forms for COVID and flu vaccines must be completed on facility-specific forms and reviewed accordingly.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with strong clinical skills, EPIC experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a fast-paced trauma environment. Prior travel experience is highly preferred.