Emergency Room RN
Alexandria, LA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse in Alexandria, Louisiana. This position involves providing high-acuity clinical care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. The nurse will manage a variety of complex cases including strokes, cardiovascular emergencies, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis, with occasional trauma cases. The role requires independent practice and clinical decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Alexandria, LA
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • RN License in the state of Louisiana or valid compact license
  • De-Escalation certification from AHA or equivalent
  • BLS certification from AHA or equivalent
  • ACLS certification from AHA or equivalent
  • PALS certification from AHA or equivalent
  • NCC certification preferred
  • One year of experience in emergency nursing or a related specialty preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience managing high-acuity patients in an emergency setting
  • Additional certifications such as TNCC, ENPC, or NRP are advantageous
• Responsibilities:
  • Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care
  • Administer medications and treatments following protocols, monitor for side effects and effectiveness
  • Document patient history, symptoms, medication administration, and care provided
  • Educate patients and families about care plans and treatment options
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs
• Additional Information:
  • This facility has security onsite 24/7
  • No floating responsibilities are required for this role
  • Every other weekend work is expected
  • No on-call duties are required
  • The position may be temp-to-perm based on performance and organizational needs

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits