ER RN
College Station, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring TNCC and NIHSS certifications in a Level III trauma center.

Details

• Level III trauma, STEMI, and Stroke Receiving Emergency Department in an acute care hospital
• 18-bed unit including 4 critical rooms used for trauma or codes, plus a 6-bed Fast Track
• Separate triage area where travelers are permitted to staff
• ER holds are intermixed with standard ER patients
• One Psych/seclusion room, with in-house security rounding in the ER 24/7
• Average of 70 patients treated per day
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes pediatrics, cardiac, STEMI, stroke, and general ER cases such as abdominal pain, respiratory, and GI issues
• Multisystem trauma patients are transferred to another facility
• Administers common ER drips including pressors and sedation
• MD in house 24/7 with 2 midlevels staggered during busy times
• Charge nurse is generally patient-free
• 2 PCTs per shift, who may occasionally be pulled for sitter duties
• RT in the ER 24/7 performs ABGs, breathing treatments, and runs vents; RNs perform EKGs and troubleshoot RT equipment ranging from nasal cannula to vents
• No monitor techs; RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• X-Ray and CT located near the ER with staff assistance for transport
• Phlebotomy team draws labs
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour shifts with an 11am start time
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage worked in with permanent staff rotation
• No call or standby requirements
• First to float between two campuses located 16 minutes apart

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must pass the Advanced Dysrhythmia exam (83%) prior to signing contract, with up to three attempts allowed
• Copy of driver's license required at submission to validate legal name matches government-issued ID

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a busy Level III trauma ER setting
• May be asked to precept as needed by the unit
• Unit-specific orientation is 1-3 shifts depending on experience, including a checkoff packet reviewed with a preceptor
• RNs are not responsible for arranging placement for psych patients; a specialist screens and sets up placement if inpatient criteria are met
• Navy scrub color required, including undershirts; scrub jackets are optional but must also be navy
• Call-outs are strongly discouraged and could lead to termination
• Facility likes travelers to extend their assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments