Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,052 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/06/2026
• 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: Dec 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 trauma emergency department position requiring TX or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Level 1 trauma teaching facility located in downtown Austin
• 53-bed emergency department with an annual volume of 55,000-60,000 patients
• Staffing includes nursing, clerk, transporter, and PCT support with 2 charge nurses
• Physician and nursing residency program present on unit
• Likely inpatient holding/boarding situations
• Uses Cerner for EHR documentation
• Night shift schedule from 18:45 to 07:15
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA) within 30 days of start
• ACLS certification required (AHA)
• PALS certification required (AHA)
• TNCC certification preferred, renewed every 4 years
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• Ascension CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training preferred, 8-hour course renewed every 2 years
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Must provide a valid driver's license copy and two professional references for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care in the emergency department following established policies and protocols
• Implement and monitor patient care plans while communicating patient condition to the care team
• Coordinate care across disciplines and carry out physician and nursing orders
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team
• Requires strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a high-stress environment
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required
• Nursing staff required to wear navy top and bottom scrubs
• Local candidates accepted, subject to a radius rule that may affect pay rate
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-763284. 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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