Emergency Department RN
Austin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 1 year of ED experience.

Details

• Work in a 30-bed Emergency Department within a 400+ bed hospital
• Unit specializes in advanced cardiac, ortho/spine, oncology, and maternal fetal care
• Shift schedule is 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
• Supports a 4:1 patient ratio, with 2:1 or 1:1 depending on patient stability
• Operates a 24/7 fast track with dedicated triage and charge RNs around the clock
• ED PCTs trained in phlebotomy and splinting staffed 24/7
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Department does not float outside of the ED

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience required
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Full SS# and DOB required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement guidelines
• Assess patient conditions and communicate critical updates to the interdisciplinary team
• Execute physician and nursing orders while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Participate in discharge planning to support safe transitions and continuity of care
• Facility is a JCAHO Primary Heart Attack Center (STEMI Receiving), DNV Primary Stroke Center Plus, and Level IV Trauma Center
• Also certified in ECMO, LVAD, advanced heart failure, Maternal Fetal Level IV, and Level III NICU care
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate under facility radius rule
• Travelers should discuss extension opportunities with their manager approximately 45 days before assignment end date