Travel ER Registered Nurse - $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

• Combined Adult/Pediatric General Emergency Department setting
• 15-bed unit averaging 55 patient visits per day
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• 13-week assignment length
• No call-in requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Experience with neurological and CVA patient care
• Experience administering emergency medications
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Current NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a combined adult/pediatric patient population
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during emergency events, with separate pay terms communicated as needed
• Holiday availability required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Mardi Gras)
• Scrub color: royal blue
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Does not accept local candidates; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from the health system before returning as a traveler
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RNs) required prior to starting contract, though not required for initial consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-782707. 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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