Coordinate and delegate patient care while maintaining a safe environment and ensuring efficient throughput. Monitor patient conditions and provide necessary education to patients and their families.
At VitalHire, Per Diem / PRN work allows you to select where and when you work.
You will use an app to select all shifts with instant confirms to lock in your schedule as far into the future as shifts are available.
Make that extra $$ or use this to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
We call this - shifting to your own beat!!
Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: ED/ER Location: New Orleans, Metairie, or Marrero, LA Facility: Acute Care Job Type: Per Diem (PRN)
$42 to $46, based on shift and experience Shift: Nights (7:00pm-7:00am) Duration: 12 hours Experience: 2 years of consecutive acute care experience in last 5 years License: Active Louisiana RN License or compact Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH, CPI Charting Experience: Epic required Job
Prioritize, coordinate and delegate all care touchpoints for your patients. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events or patient condition changes. Prevent and treat wounds. Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements. Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient. Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely. Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and care services. Address patient questions and concerns
Must have 2 years of acute care experience within your speciality within the last 5 years!! Graduate of an accredited Nursing program Active and unencumbered Louisiana Board of Registered Nursing RN License Active BLS Certification (AHA only) Active ACLS Certification Required in Cath Lab, Med/Surg/Tele, ICU, PCU, Cardiac Rehab, Critical Care, ED/ER, L&D, PACU, Interv Radiology, Same Day Surgery, Stroke Units Active PALS Certification Required in Cath lab, ED/ER, PACU NIHSS Certification for Emergency Department, ICU, NICU & Med/Surg CPI Blue Card for ED/ER only Negative TB within last 12 months Hep B Series or Titer MMR Series or Titer Tdap Vaccine within last 10 years or Titer Varicella Series or Titer
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
