Travel ER RN - $2,174 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• 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 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a Level II Trauma Center setting requiring a compact or LA RN license and 2 years of ER experience.

Details

• Emergency Department setting within a Level II Trauma Center, also designated STEMI and Stroke certified
• Average daily census of 40 with 26 rooms and a 1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Treats a combined adult/pediatric ED population including trauma, cardiac, neuro, respiratory, psychiatric, and pediatric emergencies
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• No call-in requirement
• Unit will consider first-time travelers

Requirements

• Active compact or LA RN license required in hand at time of submission
• AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Additional required certifications: NIHSS, CPI
• Preferred certifications: NRP, TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Current NURSYS report required, dated within 4 weeks of submission
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with IV therapy, emergency medications, and respiratory care such as BiPAP/CPAP management
• Experience managing trauma, shock, gunshot wounds, and traumatic injuries preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include triage, emergency intervention, and care for a wide range of adult and pediatric emergency conditions
• May be asked to join an emergency response team during facility emergency events, with expectations to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Orientation held 5 days per week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract, though not required for initial consideration; Charge RN references not accepted
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• All requested RTO must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• Previous Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travel contractor

American Traveler Job ID #P-782105. 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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