American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kerrville, 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ER experience and current ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.
Details
- 20-bed Level 4 trauma-designated Emergency Department seeing over 35,000 patients annually
- General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric populations
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
- 13-week assignment length
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Meditech charting system used
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC
- Preferred certifications: CPI, NRP, and SANE
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Emergency Department required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Skilled in emergency care across pediatrics, trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and cardiac cases
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and management of high-acuity patients preferred
- Preferred experience in charge nurse roles, teaching hospitals, community hospitals, LTAC, and Level I/II trauma centers
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of conditions including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, psychiatric emergencies, and pediatric cases
- Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including testing for marijuana; a positive result results in automatic cancellation
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
- Must work 3 of the 5 winter holidays
- Facility housing available
- Located in Kerrville, Texas, known as Texas's wine country, approximately 1 hour outside San Antonio
- No first-time travelers will be considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-739081. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.