Ochsner Health
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Nights
Slidell, Louisiana•Full-time
About the Job
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Nights).
Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates.
Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates.
Full-Time | Night Shift | Emergency Department.
Join our Emergency Department team — we’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, rapid‑response care to patients with urgent and emergent medical needs. As an ED RN, you will play a critical role in stabilizing patients, performing rapid assessments, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members in a fast‑paced environment.
About the Role:
The Emergency Department RN delivers safe, effective, and timely nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of conditions, from minor injuries to life‑threatening emergencies. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and the skills necessary to manage high‑acuity and rapidly changing situations. Night shift team members play a vital role in maintaining around‑the‑clock emergency care coverage.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN or BSN).
- Current Louisiana RN license or eligibility to obtain prior to start.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within designated timeframe.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required or must be obtained within designated timeframe.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity setting.
Why Join Our Emergency Department:
You’ll join a highly supportive team dedicated to excellence in emergency care. Working nights provides opportunities for autonomy, enhanced teamwork, and hands‑on experience with diverse patient presentations. Our nursing team collaborates with experienced physicians, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and ancillary departments to ensure comprehensive, timely care. We offer competitive compensation, sign‑on incentives for qualified candidates, and opportunities for continued education and professional growth.
Apply Today:
Be part of something bigger. Join our Emergency Department nursing team and make a meaningful impact for patients and families when they need it most.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.