Emergency Department RN
Alexandria, LA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,929/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)
Location
- Alexandria, Louisiana
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Employment Type
- Travel, Full Time
- Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
Unit & Patient Population
- Very high acuity unit
- Patient cases include strokes, cardiovascular, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, sepsis
- Some trauma cases (not a trauma-designated unit)
- Security onsite 24/7
Nurse/Patient Ratio
- 4:1
Required Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- TNCC certification
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Orientation & Onboarding
- New experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days
- Precepted by trained staff with competency validations including Emergency Department-specific competencies
- Newly licensed RNs may participate in residency or specific orientation programs
- Completion of annual competency verifications required
Work Schedule & Requirements
- Night shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend
- No on-call required
- No floating to other units
Job Summary & Responsibilities
- Practice independently in a similar clinical setting
- Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation)
- Manage psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitor side effects and effectiveness
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
- Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers to manage clinical situations
- Meet leadership competencies at various levels (self, others, leaders) consistent with ANA standards
Employer
Host Healthcare
229 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiters, Lauren Pollacci and Peighton Sizemore! Peighton was my original recruiter and was absolutely great. Lauren is my current recruiter and I love working with her! The responsiveness is amazing and they really advocate for their travelers
Cons
Not many pediatric travel nurse contracts
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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