ER RN
Lufkin, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a busy 24-bed Emergency Department requiring 2+ years of ED experience and TNCC certification.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
• High-volume unit seeing 80-90 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Fast track and separate triage area available; travelers may occasionally be assigned to triage
• ER holds are intermixed within the unit and cared for by ER RNs
• Common diagnoses include trauma, stroke, sepsis, CHF, and cardiac events
• Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• No telemetry monitor techs on unit; RNs must be able to read ECG rhythms independently
• X-ray and CT located adjacent to the ED
• Phlebotomy performed by techs or RNs
• Uses Paragon EMR
• Self-scheduling available across Day, Night, 9-9, 11-11, 1-1, and 3-3 shift options
• 12-hour shifts, evenings and nights, including 3p-3a or 7p-7a rotations
• Weekend requirement every other weekend; holiday requirement every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required to units for which the nurse is qualified

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and ENPC or PALS
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Must be proficient in reading ECG rhythms independently
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Work alongside ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters
• In-house security available on site
• Navy scrub color required per dress code
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position