Travel Contract

ER RN
New Orleans, Louisiana
LCMC Health Touro Infirmary

$1,821-1,928/week
Posted 1 hour ago
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Registered Nurse — Emergency Room

Overview

  • Travel/contract position in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 13-week assignment
  • Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
  • 36 hours per week
  • Patient ratio: 1:4
  • Weekend rotation required
  • No on-call requirement
  • No floating requirement
  • Scrubs: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Louisiana
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • ED - Emergency Department (1 year of experience)
  • ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • ER experience
  • Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

  • TNCC

Compliance / Onboarding

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • E-Verify
  • Background check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
  • Core Part I
  • Core Part II
  • Core Part III
  • Skills checklist
  • Employment application with 7 years of work history and no gaps over 30 days

Health Requirements

  • Physical exam
  • Tdap within 10 years
  • TB screening or chest X-ray
  • TB questionnaire
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity documentation
  • Hepatitis B documentation or declination
  • Drug screen
  • Flu vaccination or documentation during flu season

Facility-Specific Notes

  • CPI may be completed onsite if not already certified
  • EPIC request form required for all RNs

About New Orleans, LA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in New Orleans, LA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • New Orleans' cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Wages may not fully match the lower cost of living, but the overall affordability is favorable for many.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 89°F to 92°F, while winter lows range from 45°F to 47°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are readily available in New Orleans, especially in popular areas like the French Quarter and Garden District.
Transportation
  • New Orleans is fairly car-friendly, but public transportation options include buses and streetcars, which are convenient for getting around the city.
Demographics
  • New Orleans is a diverse city with a mix of African, French, and American influences.
  • The age range is varied, and common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's vibrant healthcare industry.
Things to Do
  • New Orleans is known for its vibrant restaurant scene, live music, and rich cultural heritage.
  • Visitors can enjoy iconic foods like gumbo and po'boys, explore art galleries and live music venues, and participate in outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.
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