Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; Lufkin (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

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a busy 24-bed Emergency Department in Texas. Requires 2+ years ED experience, TNCC, and active TX or Compact RN license. Certifications ACLS and BLS are required; ENPC or PALS also preferred. Driver's license copy and two professional references are required.

The unit handles 80–90 patients daily with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; fast track/triage areas exist and travelers may assist in triage. Paragon EMR is used on site.

Qualifications

• Active TX or Compact RN license required.
• Incumbent must hold ACLS, BLS, TNCC and ENPC or PALS.
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required.
• Must be proficient in reading ECG rhythms independently.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.
• Two professional references (last 12 months supervisor, last 3 years peer/supervisor) including dates and rehiring eligibility.

Responsibilities

• ED is a 24-bed unit with 3 trauma bays; high-volume environment.
• Cares for 80–90 patients daily with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Fast track and triage areas available; travelers may assist in triage.
• ER holds, when present, are managed by ER RNs; ECG rhythm reading is essential.
• X-ray/CT adjacent to ED; phlebotomy by techs or RNs.
• Unit uses Paragon EMR; self-scheduling across multiple shifts.
• Shifts are 12 hours; evenings/nights; rotations include 3p-3a, 7p-7a.
• Weekend and holiday requirements; no call/standby; frequent floating.

Skills

RN license (TX or Compact)

ACLS

BLS

TNCC

ENPC

PALS

ECG rhythm reading

2+ years ED experience

Tools

Paragon EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a busy 24-bed Emergency Department requiring 2+ years of ED experience and TNCC certification.

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and ENPC or PALS
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Must be proficient in reading ECG rhythms independently
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
• High-volume unit seeing 80-90 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Fast track and separate triage area available; travelers may occasionally be assigned to triage
• ER holds are intermixed within the unit and cared for by ER RNs
• Common diagnoses include trauma, stroke, sepsis, CHF, and cardiac events
• Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• No telemetry monitor techs on unit; RNs must be able to read ECG rhythms independently
• X-ray and CT located adjacent to the ED
• Phlebotomy performed by techs or RNs
• Uses Paragon EMR
• Self-scheduling available across Day, Night, 9-9, 11-11, 1-1, and 3-3 shift options
• 12-hour shifts, evenings and nights, including 3p-3a or 7p-7a rotations
• Weekend requirement every other weekend; holiday requirement every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required to units for which the nurse is qualified
• Work alongside ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters
• In-house security available on site
• Navy scrub color required per dress code
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-765713

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