Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Nights

Ochsner Health
  • Slidell, Louisiana
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Nights).
Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates.
Full-Time | Night Shift | Emergency Department.
Join our Emergency Department team — we’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, rapid‑response care to patients with urgent and emergent medical needs. As an ED RN, you will play a critical role in stabilizing patients, performing rapid assessments, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members in a fast‑paced environment.
About the Role:
The Emergency Department RN delivers safe, effective, and timely nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of conditions, from minor injuries to life‑threatening emergencies. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and the skills necessary to manage high‑acuity and rapidly changing situations. Night shift team members play a vital role in maintaining around‑the‑clock emergency care coverage.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN or BSN).
  • Current Louisiana RN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within designated timeframe.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required or must be obtained within designated timeframe.
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity setting.

Why Join Our Emergency Department:
You’ll join a highly supportive team dedicated to excellence in emergency care. Working nights provides opportunities for autonomy, enhanced teamwork, and hands‑on experience with diverse patient presentations. Our nursing team collaborates with experienced physicians, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and ancillary departments to ensure comprehensive, timely care. We offer competitive compensation, sign‑on incentives for qualified candidates, and opportunities for continued education and professional growth.
Apply Today:
Be part of something bigger. Join our Emergency Department nursing team and make a meaningful impact for patients and families when they need it most. 

Numbers & Facts

LocationSlidell, Louisiana

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Emergency Careunmatched
  • Emergency Nursingunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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