Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Arlington, TX
Equiliem
4x12 hrs, Days

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Arlington, TX
Schedule/Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 48 hours per week, rotating weekends
Duration: 13 weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced Emergency Department. This 54-bed unit maintains a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and requires strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing patients with varying levels of acuity, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and delivering safe, efficient emergency nursing care.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of emergency medical conditions.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and prescribed treatments according to established protocols.
• Prioritize patient care based on clinical urgency and individual patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations and assist with stabilization and resuscitation procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions.
• Follow established infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency department protocols.
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and time management in a high-volume clinical environment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience required.
• 2 or more years of Emergency Room experience preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for practice in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management abilities.
• Experience with Meditech electronic health records preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Additional Job Details

• Department: Emergency Department
• Unit Size: 54 beds
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 4:1
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekends
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Team Environment: Collaborative emergency care team consisting of Registered Nurses, charge nurses, paramedics, and support staff.