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Acadia Healthcare

RN TEMP $55hr

La Place, LA · On-site

$55/hr

This is a Temporary assignment and not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel. Registered Nurse Essential Functions * Provide and coordinate care by ...

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How much do travel rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average weekly pay for travel rn in Hammond, LA is $1,929.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,546.15 and $2,226.92 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel RN?

Travel RNs, or travel registered nurses, are licensed nurses who take temporary assignments at healthcare facilities across different locations, often to fill short-term staffing gaps. These assignments can last from a few weeks to several months and may require nurses to relocate temporarily. Travel RNs provide the same level of care as staff nurses, but benefit from flexible scheduling, higher pay rates, and opportunities to gain experience in diverse settings. They often work through staffing agencies that help match them with jobs and handle logistics like housing and licensure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel RN?

To thrive as a Travel RN, you need a current RN license, strong clinical skills, and experience in various healthcare settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), travel nursing agencies' systems, and often certifications like BLS and ACLS are typically required. Flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to quickly adapt to new teams and environments are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, high-quality patient care while efficiently integrating into diverse clinical settings.

What are some typical challenges travel RNs face when adapting to new healthcare facilities?

Travel RNs often encounter the challenge of quickly learning new protocols, electronic health record systems, and facility-specific procedures at each assignment. Adjusting to different team dynamics and patient populations can also require strong communication and adaptability skills. However, most facilities provide orientation and support, and experienced travel nurses develop strategies to integrate smoothly, such as asking proactive questions and building rapport with new colleagues. This adaptability not only enhances patient care but also helps RNs grow professionally.

What is the difference between Travel Rn vs Staff Nurse?

AspectTravel RnStaff Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, sometimes additional certificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, required certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at various healthcare facilities, often across locationsFull-time or part-time at a single healthcare facility
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, healthcare networks, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

Travel Rns typically work on short-term assignments at different locations, offering flexibility and travel opportunities. Staff Nurses usually work at a single facility with a consistent schedule. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

What cities near Hammond, LA are hiring for Travel Rn jobs?

Cities near Hammond, LA with the most Travel Rn job openings:

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Infographic showing various Travel Rn job openings in Hammond, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,314 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Travel RN - Emergency Department

Nurses Direct, LLC.

Hammond, LA • On-site

$2.0K/wk

Contractor

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description


Emergency Department
Travel Contract
*BLS, ACLS, PALS required
*Minimum 2 year experience in ER
*Preferably 2+ years experience in ER
Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Experience Required - 2+ years
Certifications
Required -
Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification.
Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Preferred -Certification in clinical specialty area.
KSAs
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
  • Good interpersonal skills

Job Duties
  • Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
  • Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
  • Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
  • Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
  • Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
  • This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.(Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Requirements
RN license for state of work or Compact
2 year experience in each field of work desired
*BLS, ACLS, PALS required
*Minimum 2 year experience in ER
*Preferably 2+ years experience in ER

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