Travel RN - Emergency Dept American Traveler - 4.0 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Contract $1,966 a week 8 hours ago Qualifications TNCC Certification Cardiovascular emergency response Patients with traumatic brain injuries CPI Certification Psychiatry RN License PALS Certification Experience working with trauma survivors Cardiac rhythm analysis Orthopedic splint application BLS Certification Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures) ACLS Certification Monitoring and managing IVs Central Line Care Emergency response in crisis intervention Pediatric emergency medicine Emergency medical trauma care Collecting samples for laboratory testing Personal protective equipment (PPE) implementation Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines Experience working with cardiac care patients Trauma medicine NIHSS Certification Wound care Pediatrics Psychiatric disorder emergency response Emergency room experience Experience working with individuals with psychotic disorders Cardiovascular patient monitoring

Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a night shift position requiring compact or LA licensure and CPI certification. Details General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients, including a dedicated Pediatric ED Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45-7:15) Patient ratio of 1:4 Epic charting system preferred STEMI and Stroke Certified facility Every other weekend on-call required No call-in shifts Requirements Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon consideration Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (AHA certifications required) NIHSS certification preferred Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience required Skilled in trauma care including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation, and traumatic brain injury Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG Skilled in triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and splinting Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line care Experience managing psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients Up-to-date NURSYS report required with profile Additional Information Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions, including respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies Administer emergency medications, including IV vasopressors and procedural sedation May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergency events, with potential requirement to remain onsite until relief arrives Two Manager/Supervisor references required to obtain clearance to start (Charge RNs not accepted) Orientation held five days a week Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility Previous Ochsner Health permanent or in-house agency staff must have a one-year separation before returning as a travel employee RTO must be disclosed and discussed during interview process First-time travelers accepted, but less than 2 years of experience will not be considered