Emergency Department RN
Alexandria, LA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)

Facility Type/Setting: Acute Care Hospital | Emergency Department

Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts

Weekly Hours: 36

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Call/Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend required. No call.

Requirements:

• RN license in the state of employment or compact license.
• BLS certification through AHA required.
• ACLS certification through AHA required.
• PALS certification through AHA required.
• De-Escalation certification required.
• 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Care for high-acuity patients presenting with strokes, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health concerns, and sepsis.
• Provide care for patients with some trauma-related conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and evaluate treatment effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Address patients' and families' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
• Assess patient and caregiver learning needs and provide appropriate education and resources.
• Make appropriate patient care assignments and delegate responsibilities to other care providers.