Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in McAllen, TX

TravelNurseSource; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

TravelNurseSource is seeking an ER/Trauma RN for a 13-week Freestanding ED assignment in McAllen, TX. Night shift 7 PM–7 AM with every-other-weekend scheduling. You will deliver direct patient care in a high-acuity environment and collaborate with a supportive team.

Active TX or compact license and a minimum of 2 years in ED/FSED are required, along with BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC/ENPC/NIHSS/CPI certifications. Meditech EMR experience a plus, with cross‑facility coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license (or compact state eligibility).
• Minimum 2 years ED/FSED experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NIHSS, CPI certifications.
• Ability to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Freestanding ED with a 1:4 patient ratio.
• Perform vascular access procedures including tough sticks and large bore IVs.
• Triage, patient monitoring, and emergency responses per protocols.
• Operate point-of-care lab equipment and respond to precipitous deliveries.
• Document care in Meditech EMR.
• Float to other FSED/ED areas as needed.

Skills

Tough sticks

Large bore IVs

Vascular access

Triage

Patient monitoring

Code blue response

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma

Location: McAllen, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About The Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in McAllen, Texas, 78503!

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)

Location

Mission, TX | Freestanding Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Freestanding Emergency Department setting with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Perform proficient vascular access procedures including tough sticks, large bore IVs, and blood cultures
• Conduct triage, patient monitoring, and emergency response procedures including code blue, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis protocols
• Operate point-of-care (POC) lab equipment and respond to precipitous delivery situations
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
• Float to other FSED/ED areas as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of FSED or ED experience required — candidates without this will not be considered
• Demonstrated proficiency with tough sticks, large bore IVs, blood cultures, triage, and patient monitoring
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NIHSS, and CPI
• Ability to work every other weekend as part of the regular schedule

Preferred Experience / Skills

• More than 2 years of ED or FSED experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work with minimal oversight in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Flexible team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity freestanding emergency department with a supportive team environment
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a well-structured unit with clear protocols and a collaborative staff

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with your clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.