ED Registered Nurse
Lufkin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN with a TX or compact license for a busy night shift Emergency Department position requiring TNCC and PALS/ENPC certification.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
• High-volume unit seeing 80-90 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Fast track and separate triage area available; travelers may occasionally be assigned to triage
• ER holds are intermixed within the department and managed by ER RNs
• Common diagnoses include trauma, stroke, sepsis, CHF, and cardiac conditions
• No dedicated monitor techs; RNs must be able to independently read ECG rhythms
• Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• X-ray and CT located adjacent to the ED
• Phlebotomy performed by techs or RNs
• Uses EPIC and Paragon EMR systems
• Night shift, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling available
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to units within qualification
• In-house security available

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• TNCC certification required
• PALS or ENPC certification required
• Must be proficient in ECG rhythm interpretation
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, high-volume Emergency Department
• Collaborate with ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, and house supervisors
• Work alongside nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters as part of the care team
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable