Travel Emergency Dept RN - $1,962 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

Unit Information

Join a dynamic team in the Emergency Services Department, providing critical care in a fast-paced environment. This unit features:

• Location: Austin, TX
• Number of Beds: 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 Fast Track, 5 behavioral health
• Staffing: 111 total staff members, including both day and night shifts
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 (Emergency Department), 1:5 (Behavioral Health), 1:3 (Cardiac/Trauma)
• Type of Equipment: Alaris pumps, Belmont and Level 1 Rapid infusers, Stryker stretchers
• Electronic Medical Record System: MEDITECH

Work Schedule

This position involves rotating weekend shifts. The expected hours are from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting patient assessments and developing care plans
• Assisting with various medical procedures including splinting, EKGs, and airway support
• Providing trauma assistance and behavioral health de-escalation
• Administering medications and monitoring patient responses
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Must Have:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum)
  • NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
• Preferred:
  • Experience with MEDITECH
  • Trauma experience
  • Inpatient experience
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should exhibit the following personality traits:

• Multitasker
• Team player
• Self-starter

Dress Code

Scrubs should be navy blue for registered nurses. Please avoid wearing clothing that does not adhere to the standard outlined by the unit.

Awards and Recognition

The unit takes pride in its vibrant culture, including an active UBC and Social Committee that focuses on team-building and recognition of achievements.

Additional Information

This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced medical technology and collaborate with a knowledgeable team. The unit emphasizes a supportive environment, benefiting both staff and the community.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19128258. 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: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00

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