Travel ER RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2+ years of ER experience and CPI certification.

• Emergency Department unit serving combined adult/pediatric populations in a general ED and pediatric ED setting
• STEMI and Stroke certified facility
• Trauma care including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Cardiac monitoring with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic EMR experience required
• On-call required every other weekend
• No call-in shifts required

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and CPI (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ER specialty experience required
• Experience with pediatric and adult emergency conditions including abdominal pain, asthma, burns, head injury, seizures, and infections
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, overdose, and suicidal patients
• IV therapy skills including starting/maintaining IVs, blood product administration, and central line care
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Neurological trauma experience including CVA and traumatic brain injury
• Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and orthopedic splinting
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must not have worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractor with this health system within the past year

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of medical, psychiatric, and trauma presentations
• May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events with expectation to remain onsite or serve as relief staff
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually:
  Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• No RTO approved for Thanksgiving holiday period
• All RTO must be listed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment
• Orientation held five days per week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RN references not accepted)
• NURSYS report must be current within 4 weeks of submission
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-767362. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.