Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,282 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Hastings, Nebraska.

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

Location: Hastings, NE
Department: Emergency Room / Emergency Department
Position: Travel RN – ER
Assignment: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts
Shift Options: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM | 1:00 PM–1:00 AM | 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Call/Standby: None
Floating: None
Local Restriction: 50-Mile Radius

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Hastings, Nebraska. This opportunity is ideal for an RN with strong emergency nursing experience, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, efficient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.

The department is a State-Certified Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, providing care to a diverse patient population including adult, pediatric, cardiac, trauma, and psychiatric patients.

Emergency Department Highlights

• State-Certified Level III Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Approximately 40 patients per day
• 11-bed department:
  • 2 triage beds
  • 2 trauma bays
  • 7 additional treatment beds
• Separate triage area
• No Fast Track
• No ED holding area; inpatient beds are available for admitted patients
• Dedicated psych/seclusion room with video monitoring
• 24/7 in-house security
• Board-certified ED physician available 24/7
• NP/PA coverage during the mid-shift
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage
• CT and MRI located adjacent to the ED
• Cath Lab available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Patient Population

Common patient presentations include:

• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Falls and trauma
• Medical emergencies
• Cardiac conditions
• Psychiatric patients
• Pediatric emergencies, representing approximately 20% of ED volume

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

Ratios vary based on patient volume and acuity. The highest typical assignment is approximately 3–4 patients per RN, generally for short periods during peak arrival times.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive emergency assessments and provide timely interventions.
• Deliver care to medical, trauma, cardiac, pediatric, and psychiatric patients.
• Administer medications and manage emergency therapies and infusions.
• Initiate IVs and draw labs when starting IV access.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Monitor patients using Philips cardiac monitoring equipment.
• Read and interpret own cardiac strips.
• Safely transport patients requiring cardiac monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, NP/PA, RT, laboratory, radiology, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and infection-control standards.

Common Drips / Therapies

Experience with medications and infusions including:

• Antibiotics
• Cardiac medications
• Heparin
• TPA
• Insulin

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• TNCC
• PALS or ENPC

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of Emergency Department experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required
• Pediatric emergency care experience is highly valued

Staffing & Clinical Support

The ED is supported by a multidisciplinary team including:

• CNAs
• EMTs
• Paramedics
• LPNs
• Patient Sitters
• Registered Nurses
• ED Charge Nurse

An ED Charge Nurse is present daily and takes patient assignments. A House Supervisor is available 24/7.

Additional Clinical Support

• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Lab performs ABGs
• Nursing and support staff perform 12-lead EKGs
• CT and MRI are located next to the ED
• X-Ray provides patient transport
• Phlebotomy and nursing share lab-draw responsibilities

Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts
• Facility utilizes a scheduler and attempts to accommodate block scheduling
• Every other weekend typically required
• One winter holiday required: Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's
• One summer holiday required: Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day
• No call or standby
• No floating requirement

Orientation

Travelers generally complete 3 orientation shifts alongside another experienced ED nurse.

Dress Code

Gray scrubs are provided by the facility.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER RN to gain valuable experience in a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, with 24/7 physician, respiratory therapy, security, and house supervisor support, while working in a collaborative Emergency Department environment.

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About First Connect Health

Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus