Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department role at a Level 1 trauma teaching facility in downtown Austin. The position requires 2+ years of ED experience and TX or compact RN licensure, with BLS/ACLS/PALS and several certifications.

The department handles 55,000–60,000 annual visits and operates a nursing residency program with 2 charge nurses. The shift runs 13:00–01:00 for a 13-week assignment in a high-acuity trauma setting.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification (AHA)
• ACLS certification (AHA)
• PALS certification (AHA)
• NRP certification
• TNCC certification, renewed every 4 years
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Ascension CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training, 8-hour course renewed every 2 years
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start

Responsibilities

• 53-bed Level 1 trauma teaching Emergency Department in downtown Austin
• Annual patient volume of 55,000-60,000
• Staffed with 2 charge nurses and supported by a physician and nursing residency program
• Care team includes nursing, clerks, transporters, and PCTs
• Holding and boarding of inpatients likely
• Uses Cerner for EHR
• Shift schedule is 13:00-01:00
• 13-week assignment length
• Provide direct nursing care and implement patient care plans in a high-acuity trauma environment
• Coordinate care across disciplines and communicate patient condition changes
• Carry out physician and nursing orders and assist with discharge planning
• Requires strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Nursing staff required to wear navy top and bottom scrubs
• Local candidates accepted, though a radius rule may apply that affects pay rate
• First‑time travelers may be considered

Skills

RN license (TX/Compact)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

NRP

TNCC

NIH Stroke Scale

CPI training

Nursys verification

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department role at a Level 1 trauma teaching facility, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification (AHA)
• ACLS certification (AHA)
• PALS certification (AHA)
• NRP certification
• TNCC certification, renewed every 4 years
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Ascension CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training, 8-hour course renewed every 2 years
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start

Responsibilities

• 53-bed Level 1 trauma teaching Emergency Department in downtown Austin
• Annual patient volume of 55,000-60,000
• Staffed with 2 charge nurses and supported by a physician and nursing residency program
• Care team includes nursing, clerks, transporters, and PCTs
• Holding and boarding of inpatients likely
• Uses Cerner for EHR
• Shift schedule is 13:00-01:00
• 13-week assignment length
• Provide direct nursing care and implement patient care plans in a high-acuity trauma environment
• Coordinate care across disciplines and communicate patient condition changes
• Carry out physician and nursing orders and assist with discharge planning
• Requires strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
• Nursing staff required to wear navy top and bottom scrubs
• Local candidates accepted, though a radius rule may apply that affects pay rate
• First‑time travelers may be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-763281

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