TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!
Job Title
Travel RN – Emergency Room (Nights)
Location
Alexandria, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend | No Call | No Floating
Key Responsibilities
- Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process — assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned patients in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting
- Manage a diverse patient population including strokes, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, wounds, behavioral health, and sepsis cases
- Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
- Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice
- Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly
- Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources
Required Qualifications
- Active RN License in state of employment or valid compact license
- BLS certification via AHA required
- ACLS certification via AHA required
- PALS certification via AHA required
- De-Escalation certification required
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room nursing experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience with Epic EMR
- Familiarity with high-acuity patient populations including stroke, sepsis, cardiovascular, and behavioral health cases
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic, high-acuity Emergency Department with onsite security 24/7 and a structured 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Temp-to-permanent conversion may be available for the right candidate