Emergency Department RN
Brownsville, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Emergency Department RN

Location

• Brownsville, Texas

Employment Type

• Travel

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 2 weekends per schedule
• No on-call required

Unit Overview

• Emergency Department
• 22 beds
• 55 staff members
• Patient ratio: 4:1

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• ED - Emergency Department (5 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• CPI
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Meditech documentation system experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Key Clinical Experience

• Trauma and cardiac alert care, including STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patients
• Strong triage and critical thinking skills

Common Procedures / Responsibilities

• IV insertion, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, and wound care
• Moderate sedation for procedures such as reductions or cardioversion
• Assisting with intubation, CPR, rapid sequence intubation, and code response
• Transport preparation and coordination for higher levels of care
• Triage assessment and prioritization using ESI guidelines
• Isolation and infection control protocols
• Documentation and reassessment in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Fast-paced emergency care setting
• Team-oriented, flexible, and patient-centered culture