Emergency Department RN
Austin, Texas
Seton Medical Center Austin

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Description

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department following clinical protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement guidelines.
• Assess patient conditions, document changes, and communicate critical updates to the interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Accurately execute physician and nursing orders 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

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams with minimum 80% passing score (Ascension Specialty Exam, EKG Exam, Core Competencies).
• Annual updates and re-certifications as required for certifications and competencies.
• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• Verification of current nursing license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, updated annually
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Completion of onboarding modules and attestations including Cerner test-out and nursing contract worker onboarding.

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Facility-specific checklists and optional documents may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding.

This position offers a 13-week long-term assignment in an Emergency Room setting with a night shift schedule, requiring comprehensive certifications and compliance with health and safety standards.