Travel ED RN - $2,131 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Slidell, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ER experience and CPI certification.

Details

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• 29-room unit with an average daily census of 109
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Non-trauma emergency department at a STEMI and stroke certified facility
• No call-in requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in managing gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and shock/trauma cases
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG interpretation
• Experience with respiratory care including intubation assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ventilated patients
• Experience administering emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Experience in psychiatric emergency care including management of violent behavior and psychiatric holds
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Updated NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of conditions including pediatric, psychiatric, neurological, respiratory, and trauma cases
• Perform triage and apply isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• Manage and apply orthopedic splints for ortho trauma patients
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events, requiring extended stay until relief arrives
• Orientation held 5 days per week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (Charge RNs not accepted) required to obtain clearance to start contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from the health system before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be included on profile and discussed during interview

American Traveler Job ID #P-786197. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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