Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Austin, TX
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Emergency Department (ED)

Care Career ID: 
Agency: EinsteinII – Care Career
Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center at UT
Location: 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Shift: Days, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
Shift Length: 12.5 hours
Contract Length: Confirm actual contract duration (source lists 90 weeks)
EMR: Cerner
Trauma Level: Level I
Facility Type: Teaching Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing, required before hire or transfer.
• BLS (AHA): Required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Life Support (AHA): Required within 180 days of hire or transfer.
• PALS: Required within 180 days of hire or transfer.
• Accepted instructor credentials may be used in place of the corresponding certifications, as specified in the facility requirements.

Note: The source does not specify a minimum number of years of experience or explicitly state that recent ED experience is required. Confirm these details before submission.

Emergency Department Details

• Department Size: 53-bed Emergency Department
• Annual Patient Volume: Approximately 55,000–60,000 visits
• Facility Type: Level I trauma teaching facility
• Location: Downtown Austin, Texas
• Staffing: Two charge nurses, nursing staff, clerks, transporters and patient care technicians
• Patient Care: Inpatient holding and boarding are likely
• Scrub Color: Navy blue top and bottom
• Charting System: Cerner

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Assess, document and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare disciplines.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Participate in discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment while working in a high-pressure environment.
• Follow standard precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Important Notes

• Guaranteed Hours: Not specified in the source; confirm with the agency.
• Contract Duration: The source lists 90 weeks. Confirm the actual assignment length before posting.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum experience and any travel experience requirements are not provided in the supplied description.