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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a Level IV Trauma Center, requiring 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
• Facility specializes in advanced cardiac, ortho/spine, oncology, and maternal fetal care
• Site accreditations include 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
• Operates a 24/7 fast track with dedicated triage and charge RN coverage around the clock
• Supports a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with 2:1 or 1:1 based on patient stability
• ED PCTs trained in phlebotomy, splinting, and other skills staffed 24/7
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Night shift schedule from 18:45 to 07:15
• No floating required outside of the ED

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (must be AHA)
• At least 1 year of experience as an Emergency Department RN required
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Full SS# and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement guidelines
• Assess patient conditions, document changes, and communicate critical updates to the interdisciplinary team
• Execute physician and nursing orders accurately while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Assess discharge planning needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe transitions and continuity of care
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Local candidates accepted, though a radius rule may apply at a reduced rate depending on distance from the facility
• Clinicians must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address