Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Baton Rouge, LA
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: RN – Emergency Room

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift Details: 12hr Night Shift (36 hours/week) – 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Summary

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse provides rapid, high-quality care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries. This role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and provide care to emergency patients
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide patient and family education
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Patient Population & Conditions

• Adult and pediatric emergency patients
• Acute illnesses, trauma, and critical care cases

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (LA) – Required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS – Required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Specialty certification in Emergency Nursing

Skills Required

• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients

Technology & Equipment

• Experience with EMR systems preferred

Compliance Requirement

• CPI Certification: Not required for this role (submit documentation stating exemption with 1-year validity to avoid notifications)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• High-acuity, fast-paced emergency department
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases
• Requires lifting, standing, and physical activity consistent with heavy work demands

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Must comply with all regulatory and safety standards