Travel Emergency Department RN - $1,748 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: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a Women's Emergency Department position in Austin, TX, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and multiple advanced certifications.

Details

• Work in a 14-bed Women's Emergency Department within a Level IV Maternal Designation academic teaching facility
• Primary patient population includes non-OB women presenting to the ED, with collaboration alongside the main 30-bed ED for full scope care
• Predominantly ESI 3/4/5 acuity patients
• Role includes triage responsibilities in addition to bedside patient care
• The main ED is a JCAHO Primary Heart Attack Center (STEMI Receiving), DNV Primary Stroke Center Plus, and Level IV Trauma Center, with ECMO, LVAD, advanced heart failure, and Level III NICU capabilities
• Day shift hours: 09:00–21:00
• 26-week contract
• EMR: Cerner
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RN license in TX or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC, NIHSS, NRP (AHA/AAP), and CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 8-hour course)
• Diploma or degree from an accredited nursing school
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Two professional references required
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
• Full SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Assess and monitor patient conditions, document changes, and communicate critical updates to the interdisciplinary team
• Execute physician and nursing orders in compliance with regulatory and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on discharge planning and safe care transitions
• Local candidates are accepted, but a radius rule applies that may affect the travel pay rate — contact your recruiter for details
• COVID vaccination is not required by this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-732146. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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