Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Arlington, TX
Equiliem
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Arlington, TX
Schedule/Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Rotating Weekends
Contract 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 position involves assessing, monitoring, and treating patients with a variety of acute illnesses, injuries, and emergency medical conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective prioritization and time management skills, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering safe and efficient emergency care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and monitor patients presenting with emergency medical conditions.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and critical conditions.
• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Prioritize patient care responsibilities while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Follow established infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency department protocols.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1.5 years of 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, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Experience with Meditech electronic health records preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a patient-centered approach.

Additional Job Details

• Department: Emergency Department
• Unit Size: 54 beds
• Staffing: Approximately 125 staff members
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• EMR System: Meditech
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekends
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks