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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70873, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Emergency Medicine, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 1769 - 1966 USD Weekly USD 1769.00 1966.00 WEEK
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Assignment Overview

Overview

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Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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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 in a Trauma Level, STEMI, and Stroke Certified facility
  • Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15
  • On-call required every other weekend
  • Patient ratio of 1:4
  • Epic charting system experience preferred
  • No call-in shifts allowed
Requirements
  • Active RN license (LA or Compact) required in hand at time of submission
  • AHA-issued ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
  • CPI certification required or must be obtained prior to start
  • NIHSS certification preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
  • Skilled in trauma care including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and multisystem organ dysfunction management
  • Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
  • Proficient in triage and isolation precautions/PPE protocols
  • Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including suicidal patients and acute psychosis
  • Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line care
  • Experience with ventilator care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and intubation support
  • Up-to-date NURSYS report required
Additional Information
  • Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including respiratory, neurological, and orthopedic emergencies
  • May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events, requiring extended on-site presence until relief arrives
  • Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RN) required prior to start, though not required for initial consideration
  • Orientation held five days a week
  • Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility to be eligible
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Previous Ochsner Health System employees (permanent staff or in-house agency) must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler
  • RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process to avoid offer complications

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,966/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,558

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$102,232

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$720/wk

Regular Hours

$20.00 x 36 hours/wk = $720

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,966/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,769 - $1,966. The $1,966 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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