Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Weatherford, TX
Equiliem
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Weatherford, TX
Schedule/Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Every Other Weekend
Duration: 13 Weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Weatherford, TX. The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality emergency care in a 23-bed Emergency Department with a 4:1 patient ratio. This department operates within a Level IV trauma facility, Primary Stroke Center, and accredited Chest Pain Center with 24/7 STEMI intervention capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong emergency nursing experience, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to deliver efficient, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and provide emergency nursing care to patients with a variety of acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma stabilization, stroke assessments, and cardiac interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Follow established infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency department protocols.
• Float to other units as needed based on facility requirements.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required.
• Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Temporary licenses will not be accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification required.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
• Experience managing emergency, trauma, cardiac, and stroke patients.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
• Experience with Meditech electronic medical records preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Facility Type: Level IV Trauma Facility, Primary Stroke Center, and Accredited Chest Pain Center with 24/7 STEMI intervention capabilities.
• Unit: 23-bed Emergency Department.
• Patient Ratio: 4:1.
• Staffing: Registered Nurses, emergency department technicians, and unit secretary support.
• Equipment: Standard emergency department equipment.
• Documentation System: Meditech.
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• On-Call Requirements: None.
• Floating: As needed based on facility requirements.
• Scrub Color: Royal blue.
• Nail Policy: Nails must be clean and healthy. Artificial nails, gel nails, and similar enhancements are prohibited.
• Hair and Grooming: Hair must be neat and clean, without extreme styles or colors. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed. Shoulder-length or longer hair must be secured when required.
• Tattoos: Visible tattoos should be covered whenever possible.
• Piercings: Visible piercings other than earrings are prohibited.
• Footwear: Shoes must be made of non-absorbent material with slip-resistant soles. Breathable mesh athletic shoes without a leather or synthetic upper are not permitted.
• Attendance: Must comply with facility attendance policies.