Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse with ER experience for a travel assignment in Hondo, Texas. Shifts are days, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM at a rural Critical Access Hospital, with guaranteed hours and a weekly pay range of $1,893–$1,987. Start date 11/09/2026 for a duration measured in weeks.

You will triage ED patients, administer care, document responses, and collaborate with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow in a small community hospital.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in the United States.
• ER nursing experience preferred in fast-paced ED.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred for ED emergencies.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day shift in a travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage ED patients and initiate initial treatment plans.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and follow ED protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate care and patient flow.
• Document observations and interventions accurately in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.

Skills

RN license

ER experience

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - ER specialty in Hondo, Texas, US. This travel assignment starts on 11/09/2026 for a duration measured in weeks at a rural Critical Access Hospital. Expect a day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with guaranteed hours, and a weekly pay range between $1,893 and $1,987. The role supports emergency department coverage in a smaller facility designed to deliver acute care with strong community ties.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,893-$1,987 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: Weeks
• Shift: Days, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: Travel assignment in a rural Critical Access Hospital

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage ED patients, initiating initial treatment plans and prioritizing care based on acuity.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and provide treatments within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care and facilitate efficient patient flow.
• Document observations, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and safety considerations; coordinate transfers when needed.

Requirements

• Active RN license required to practice in the United States (state-specific licensure generally applicable to this assignment).
• ER nursing experience preferred; strong ability to manage high-acuity, fast-paced situations.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day shift (7:00 AM-7:00 PM) in a travel assignment environment.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred to support advanced life support needs in the ED.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills; comfort working in a rural, small-community hospital setting.

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Weekly pay range: $1,893-$1,987
• Travel assignment in a rural, Critical Access Hospital setting
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the assignment