Emergency Department RN
New Braunfels, Texas
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department) - Travel Position

Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Employment Type: Travel, Full Time
Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers, identifying issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Valid RN license in Texas.
• 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience.
• Emergency Department experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

Orientation & Onboarding

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

Additional Information

• Must meet applicable leadership competencies (Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders).
• Practice consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.