Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Night Shift

About the role

Join Ochsner Health’s Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse working night shifts. You will lead patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and uphold the highest standards of practice.

Key responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care during night hours.
• Assess patient learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary staff, ensuring effective resource management.
• Promote continuous improvement by using data to drive optimal outcomes and uphold unit strategic goals.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication for diverse patient populations.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Good judgment and interpersonal skills for collaborative care.