Emergency Department RN
Longview, Texas
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department) - Travel Position

Location: Longview, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 8 PM – 8 AM
Employment Type: Full Time, Travel

Job Summary

• Provide independent nursing care in an emergency department setting, managing routine and complex patient needs.
• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers based on assessed learning needs.
• Delegate and assign tasks to other care providers to manage clinical situations effectively.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current TNCC certification.

Orientation & Onboarding

• New experienced RNs must complete New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire.
• New hires receive preceptorship by trained staff and must complete organizational and Emergency Department-specific competency validations.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency or specific orientation program with documented skills and competency completion.
• Annual competency verification is required.

Work Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8 PM to 8 AM).

Additional Notes

• Must meet applicable nursing competencies related to leadership and clinical practice standards.