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: 12/14/2026
• 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 Epic proficiency at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Average daily census of 40 with 26 rooms
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• No on-call requirements
• Treats a wide range of cases including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, psychiatric, and pediatric emergencies
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI
• Preferred certifications: NRP, TNCC
• 2+ years of ER experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Skilled in care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing emergency medications including IV vasopressors and continuous sedation
• Skilled in triage, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks)

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across adult and pediatric populations in a high-acuity trauma setting
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and traumatic injuries including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Apply splints and manage orthopedic trauma cases
• Identify and report suspected neglect or abuse
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Candidates may be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, requiring extended on-site presence until the event concludes or relief arrives
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from Ochsner Health before returning as travelers
• RTO requests must be disclosed during the interview process
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-782104. 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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