Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $1,915 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Travel RN – Acute Care Registered Nurse | 13-Week Contract in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department as an Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency nurse who provides confident, compassionate care for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients with cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and traumatic conditions. Hot Springs offers a welcoming community surrounded by the scenic Ouachita Mountains, outdoor recreation, historic charm, and renowned natural thermal springs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Department: Emergency Department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 4, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week, typically three shifts
• Shift: 12-hour nights; posted schedule is approximately 1:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage is requested, with a preference for full weekend coverage or at least three weekends per month
• Patient Population: Adult, geriatric, and pediatric emergency patients
• Department Profile: 25-bed Emergency Department with approximately a 1:5 patient ratio
• Documentation and Equipment: Meditech EHR, telemedicine cart, Baxter IV pumps, and Omnicell medication systems

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department, emergency nursing, or comparable acute care nursing experience
• Strong experience caring for trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and orthopedic patients
• Current ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
• NRP certification is preferred
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency care environment
• Willingness to float to ICU, CCU, or medical-surgical units as needed
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care from triage through patient disposition
• Rapidly assess, prioritize, and stabilize patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions
• Care for patients experiencing cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and traumatic conditions
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and response to treatment
• Administer medications, initiate interventions, and assist with emergency procedures according to established protocols
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate safe, timely patient care
• Educate patients and families while maintaining compassionate, family-centered care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the Meditech EHR
• Float to designated critical care or medical-surgical areas when department needs require
• Maintain a professional appearance in approved navy or black scrubs

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and join a dedicated acute care nursing team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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 #522938. 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: Acute

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