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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)
Order ID: ASC-48102
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Matrix:Night Shift | 18:45 – 07:15 (3x12-Hour Shifts)
Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Clinical Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Texas (TX) State RN License or eNLC Compact RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Emergency Department (ED) clinical experience.
- Core Certifications Required: Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and PALS (or ENPC) certifications. (TNCC certification preferred).
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Expectation: Candidate must be willing to train/act as relief Charge Nurse and respond to Critical Response/Rapid Response calls on the Med/Surg unit.
- Clinical Scope: Demonstrated competency in emergency triage, trauma resuscitation, acute pediatric/adult stabilization, and inter-facility transfer protocols.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking an autonomous, highly adaptable Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a 12-week night assignment. Operating within a community Level IV Trauma Center, the RN will manage acute adult and pediatric emergency presentations, drive emergency triage, coordinate inter-facility transfers for high-acuity cases, and support facility-wide critical response coverage.
- Emergency Triage & Patient Assessment: Execute rapid physical and diagnostic evaluations for adult and pediatric patients presenting with acute trauma, chest pain/STEMI, stroke, respiratory distress, and minor illnesses.
- Trauma & Resuscitation Interventions: Administer life-saving emergency care, initiate IV/IO lines, titrate vasoactive infusions, manage advanced airways, and perform procedural sedation assistance.
- Transfer & Stabilization Coordination: Rapidly stabilize high-acuity patients requiring specialized tertiary care and facilitate seamless transfers to primary network facilities.
- Relief Leadership & Critical Response: Function as relief Charge Nurse for the 9-bed ED and deliver emergency clinical assistance as Critical Response support for the 12-bed inpatient Med/Surg unit.
- Documentation & Dress Code: Utilize Compass/Cerner EHR for real-time charting; Navy Blue scrubs required.
Department & Facility Details
- Department Setting: Emergency Department 001 (Cost Center: 31600).
- Facility Footprint: Level IV Trauma Center with a 9-bed Emergency Department (Facility includes 12 Med/Surg beds, 4 ORs).
- Shift Staffing: Typically 2–4 RNs on shift depending on throughput.
Order ID: ASC-48102 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift Matrix: Night Shift | 18:45 – 07:15 (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