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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides nursing care in a very high-acuity setting for patients with strokes, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health needs, sepsis, and some trauma cases. The role includes independent clinical practice, medication administration, patient assessment, treatment, education, documentation, and coordination of care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, with an every-other-weekend requirement.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or a compact license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • De-escalation certification
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
  • One year of experience in a related nursing specialty
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in a very high-acuity unit with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1.
  • Manages complex patient needs involving strokes, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, sepsis, and some trauma cases.
  • Performs patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with professional nursing standards.
  • Administers medications and treatments, monitors treatment effectiveness and side effects, and documents patient history and care.
  • Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Onsite security is available around the clock.
  • Blue scrubs are required.

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