Emergency Department RN
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Job Opportunity: Emergency Department RN

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (26 weeks)
Shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
• Follow clinical protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement guidelines.
• Assess patient conditions, document changes, and communicate critical updates to the interdisciplinary team.
• Execute physician and nursing orders accurately while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety best practices.
• Collaborate on discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Completion of specialty exams and unit-specific checklists as required.
• Completion of electronic health record (Cerner) test-out and training checklist.
• Submission of a professional resume/profile.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.
• Color vision test.
• Badge photo (optional).

Experience

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; standard Emergency Department RN experience expected.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position offers a long-term opportunity to work in a busy Emergency Department setting with a comprehensive credentialing and onboarding process to ensure clinical competency and compliance.