Emergency Department RN
Brownsville, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in Brownsville, TX: 13-week, 12-hour night shift (19:00–07:00) in a high-acuity Emergency Department. Brownsville, TX (78526) is known for its warm, sunny climate, friendly community, and close proximity to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle. Join a supportive team in South Texas and advance your emergency nursing career with this travel RN opportunity.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) / Emergency Department Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Brownsville, TX 78526 (Rio Grande Valley, South Texas)
• Assignment Type: Travel / Contract — Travel nurse job, Texas nursing jobs
• Start Date: February 9, 2026
• End Date: May 11, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00–07:00) — night shift ER nurse
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Number of Openings: 3
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech (Meditech EMR experience preferred)
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per schedule
• On-Call: None required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460–$1,540

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years recent Emergency Department RN experience in a high-acuity ED — trauma nurse and cardiac alert experience preferred
• Licensure: Active RN license that meets Texas state requirements (multistate compact accepted where applicable)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; TNCC, ENPC, and CPI preferred
• Strong triage skills and critical thinking with proficiency in ESI triage guidelines
• Experience managing STEMI, stroke, sepsis, trauma, and behavioral health patients
• Meditech documentation experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred — excellent for Brownsville, TX patient population
• Team-oriented, accountable, punctual, and patient-centered with excellent communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid triage, assessment, and prioritization using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) guidelines
• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care for trauma, cardiac alerts, stroke, sepsis, behavioral health, and other ED presentations
• Perform and assist with ED procedures including IV insertion, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, wound care, and suturing assistance
• Assist with moderate sedation for procedures such as reductions and cardioversion
• Support airway management and resuscitation interventions including CPR, rapid sequence intubation assistance, and full code response
• Prepare and coordinate patient transport to higher levels of care and liaise with receiving facilities
• Maintain isolation precautions and follow infection prevention protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and reassessments accurately and efficiently in Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with ED providers, techs, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, timely throughput and excellent patient outcomes

Apply now to join a dedicated Emergency Department team in Brownsville, TX. This travel nurse ER RN role is an excellent opportunity for experienced emergency nurses seeking night shift and high-acuity experience in South Texas. Submit your application today to join our healthcare team!

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