Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Kenner, LA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Room setting with an average daily census of 40 and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio across 26 rooms. In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be assigned to an Emergency Team by the unit manager, with an expectation to remain at the facility until the event passes or to serve as part of a relief team.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Kenner, Louisiana, 70065!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Kenner, LA | Emergency Room

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Room setting with an average daily census of 40 and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio across 26 rooms
• Assess, triage, and manage emergency patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and standards of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic electronic health record system
• Participate in holiday coverage rotation, with an expectation to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be assigned to an Emergency Team by the unit manager, with an expectation to remain at the facility until the event passes or to serve as part of a relief team

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Room nursing
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI — all must be AHA-issued; CPI certification must be obtained prior to start if not already held
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Current NURSYS report required with profile submission (must be dated within 4 weeks of submission)
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required for clearance to start (Charge RN references are not acceptable; PDF format required)
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on file with the driver's license to the facility) to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, making this an accessible opportunity for those beginning their travel nursing career
• Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes billable modules, providing a structured and compensated onboarding experience