Emergency Department RN
Brownsville, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ER Registered Nurse (Travel RN) opportunity in Brownsville, TX — 13-week contract, 12-hour day shifts, 5+ years ED experience required.

Join a dynamic Emergency Department team in Brownsville, Texas, as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a 13-week travel nursing contract. Brownsville (zip code 78526) on the Gulf Coast offers warm weather, rich culture, and access to beaches and outdoor activities. This is an excellent travel nurse job for an experienced Emergency Department nurse who thrives in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong triage, trauma, and critical care nursing skills and experience with Meditech EMR.

Job Details — Travel RN / ER Nurse

• Weekly Estimated Pay (Travel RN): $1,460 – $1,540
• Location: Brownsville, TX (78526) — South Texas, Gulf Coast
• Setting: Emergency Department (22 beds) — Emergency Room (ER) / ED
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 12 Hour Days (7A–7P)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per schedule
• Dress Code: Royal Blue Scrubs

Job Requirements — ER / Emergency Department Nurse

• Minimum 5 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) experience in a high-acuity setting — experienced ER nurse / trauma nurse
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (active and unrestricted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC preferred
• Strong triage skills and critical thinking; familiarity with ESI triage guidelines
• Experience with trauma and cardiac alerts, including care of STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patients
• Experience with Meditech documentation system / Meditech EMR preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required — bilingual ER nurses encouraged to apply for Brownsville healthcare roles

Responsibilities — Emergency Care / Critical Care Nursing

• Perform triage assessments and prioritize patient care using ESI triage guidelines
• Provide direct patient care for trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, and behavioral health patients in the ED
• Assist with intubation, CPR, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), and full code response
• Administer medications, perform IV insertions, obtain and interpret EKGs, apply splints, and provide wound care
• Perform moderate sedation for procedures such as reductions or cardioversion
• Coordinate transport and prepare patients for transfer to higher levels of care
• Adhere to isolation, infection control, and safety protocols in emergency care
• Document and reassess patients efficiently in a fast-paced environment using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary, team-oriented staff to deliver excellent patient-centered emergency care

This travel nursing position is an excellent fit for ER nurses seeking short-term travel nurse jobs, Texas nursing opportunities, or emergency department roles in South Texas. Apply now to join our healthcare team — submit your resume, licensure, and certification details today to be considered for this Brownsville, TX travel ER RN role.

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