Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; 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 Level I Trauma Center position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and prior travel assignment history.

The role features a 36-hour night schedule and a 1:4 patient ratio, with responsibilities spanning trauma, cardiac, neuro, and pediatric emergencies, all using Epic charting. The facility is a STEMI and Stroke Certified Level I Trauma Center, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TX or Compact RN license in hand at submission.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience; travel nursing experience preferred.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred.
• Experience with ED in Level I/II trauma centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department Level I Trauma Center with 36 rooms.
• 36-hour night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).
• Patient ratio 1:4.
• Provide emergency care across trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric cases.
• Uses Epic charting system.

Skills

ER nursing

Trauma care

Cardiac monitoring

Ventilator management

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Arterial line care

Central line care

Dysrhythmia interpretation

ABG interpretation

Shock/trauma care

CVA / brain injury care

Pediatric emergency care

PALS/ACLS/BLS/TNCC

Education

RN license (TX or Compact)

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level I Trauma Center position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and prior travel assignment history.

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation and vasopressors preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience in shock/trauma care including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputation
• Pediatric emergency experience including head injury and near drowning preferred
• Neurological trauma experience including CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Orthopedic trauma experience preferred
• Skilled in isolation precautions/PPE and triage

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department with 36 rooms
• 36-hour night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric population
• Uses Epic charting system
• Facility is a STEMI and Stroke Certified Level I Trauma Center
• Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric cases
• Complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
• Complete onsite orientation modules (approximately 4-6 hours for RNs)
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be disclosed at time of consideration
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is allowed during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted 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-751902

Open Positions: 2