Travel Emergency Dept RN - $1,638 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ER Registered Nurse (Emergency Department RN) – Austin, Texas

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced ER Registered Nurse travel assignment in Austin, TX 78758. This 13-week emergency department nurse opportunity offers the chance to work with a busy, collaborative team serving a diverse patient population. If you thrive in a high-acuity setting, enjoy variety in your day, and want to make an immediate impact in a leading healthcare environment, this role is a great fit.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ER Registered Nurse / Emergency Department RN
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Schedule Notes: Nights and weekends rotate; no call
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
• Location: Austin, TX 78758

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent emergency department or ER nursing experience preferred; candidates with 2+ years are strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current TNCC certification by start date
• Current ENPC certification by start date
• NIHSS certification
• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive, patient-first mindset
• Experience in high-acuity emergency care and fast-paced clinical environments

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a busy emergency department
• Assess, triage, and monitor patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions
• Support common ER procedures, including LPs, intubations, TNK administration, laceration repair, suture removal, and splinting
• Collaborate with physicians, techs, and the rest of the care team to ensure efficient patient flow
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established ED protocols
• Anticipate patient and department needs while contributing to a positive team environment
• Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced healthcare setting

Location Highlights

Austin, Texas offers an energetic, growing environment with a strong healthcare community, great dining, live music, and plenty of outdoor recreation. The 78758 area of North Austin provides convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and major roadways, making it an appealing place to live and work during your travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to join this Austin emergency department travel nurse opportunity and take the next step in your ER RN career.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #504822. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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