Travel ED Registered Nurse - $1,915 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN with a TX or compact license for a busy night shift Emergency Department position requiring TNCC and PALS/ENPC certification.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department with 24 beds and 3 trauma bays
• High-volume unit seeing 80-90 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Fast track and separate triage area available; travelers may occasionally be assigned to triage
• ER holds are intermixed within the department and managed by ER RNs
• Common diagnoses include trauma, stroke, sepsis, CHF, and cardiac conditions
• No dedicated monitor techs; RNs must be able to independently read ECG rhythms
• Respiratory therapy manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment
• X-ray and CT located adjacent to the ED
• Phlebotomy performed by techs or RNs
• Uses EPIC and Paragon EMR systems
• Night shift, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling available
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to units within qualification
• In-house security available

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• TNCC certification required
• PALS or ENPC certification required
• Must be proficient in ECG rhythm interpretation
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, high-volume Emergency Department
• Collaborate with ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurses, and house supervisors
• Work alongside nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters as part of the care team
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable

American Traveler Job ID #P-782589. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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