Emergency Room RN
Lafayette, Louisiana
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Room specialty. This role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Minimum 4 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Emergency Department experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional Documentation:

  • Resume/Profile submission required.
  • Nursing license verification and Nursys verification within 30 days of start.
  • Criminal background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including SSN address trace, county and national criminal searches, education and employment verification (last 5 years), and driving record.
  • HRIS form submission required.
  • Forward-facing badge photo (JPEG format) required before start.

• Skills and Competency Testing:

  • Unit-specific skills checklist updated within one year prior to start.
  • Competency exams with a passing score of 80% or higher within one year prior to start.
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, Safety Orientation, Infection Control, and others, updated annually with a passing score of 80% or higher.
  • Annual education packet completion required.

• Health and Immunization Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccine or exemption accepted (optional).
  • MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement.
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required signatures.
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement.
  • Tdap: Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required signatures.
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, with medical/religious exemptions accepted during flu season).
  • TB Test: Negative QuantiFERON blood test within one year prior or 2-step skin test; if positive, documentation of treatment or clearance required.
  • Annual TB questionnaire within 6 months of start; if positive, evaluation and treatment proof required.
  • Fit Test for N95 masks (3M 1860, 1860s, or 1870+) completed within one year prior to start and updated annually.
  • Health statement signed within one year prior confirming ability to work without restrictions.
  • Eye exam including Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within one year prior to start.

• Drug Screening:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, including marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, and methaqualone. Positive marijuana/THC results reviewed case-by-case.

Additional Notes

• All licensure and certifications must be current and valid for the state of Louisiana.
• Compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory prior to start date.
• This position involves working a 12-hour day shift in an emergency room setting.

This summary provides the essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Emergency Room opportunity.