First Connect Health 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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (RN ER)
Order ID: ASC-49148
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Matrix:Day Shift | 06:45 – 19:15 (3x12-Hour Shifts)
Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Texas State RN License or active eNLC Compact RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department RN experience in a high-volume urban teaching facility.
- EHR Proficiency: Mandatory Cerner EMR experience.
- Mandatory Certifications:
- Active AHA BLS
- Active AHA ACLS
- Active AHA PALS
- Active TNCC (Level I Trauma requirement)
- Clinical Adaptation: Must be comfortable managing inpatient boarders/holding patients in the ED during peak volume periods.
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom).
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A hospital at UT in downtown Austin, TX is seeking 3 experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RN ER) for a 13-week day contract in Emergency Dept - Trauma 1 001 (Department 12040). Operating as the region's premier 53-bed Level I Trauma Center and primary academic teaching hospital with an annual volume of 55,000–60,000 patient visits, the ER RN will direct high-acuity resuscitation, emergency stabilization, and boarder management.
- Level I Trauma & Emergency Resuscitation: Perform rapid primary/secondary assessments, manage major trauma activations, penetrating injuries, acute cardiac crises, severe neurological events, and complex multi-system resuscitations.
- Inpatient Boarder & Acute Care Management: Deliver continuous bedside care for high-acuity admitted patients held in the emergency department waiting for inpatient bed placement.
- Pharmacotherapy & Invasive Line Care: Administer continuous IV vasoactive infusions, sedatives, paralytics, and blood products while maintaining arterial lines, central lines, and advanced airway equipment.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely alongside 2 department charge nurses, attending physicians, resident physicians, PCTs, and transporters in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
Department & Facility Details
- Department Setting: Level I Trauma Emergency Department (Department 12040) — 53 Beds | Annual Volume 55k–60k.
- EHR System: Cerner.
- Facility Footprint: Major urban Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital affiliated with UT Dell Medical School.
Order ID: ASC-49148 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift Matrix: Day Shift | 06:45 – 19:15 (3x12-Hour Shifts)
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus