TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)
Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required | Projected Start: September 14, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 24/7 freestanding emergency department setting with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio based on acuity
- Rapidly identify and respond to time-sensitive conditions including Sepsis, STEMI, Stroke, and Trauma
- Perform procedures including IV starts, medication administration, wound care, splinting, and patient assessments and reassessments
- Operate and monitor equipment including Baxter pumps, Hamilton ventilators, and GE cardiac monitors
- Document accurately and thoroughly using Meditech EMR
- Provide oversight and collaboration with EMT-Paramedics during assigned shifts
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas or compact state eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of emergency department nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Current TNCC certification
- Current PALS or ENPC certification
- CPI or equivalent certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with airway management and mechanical ventilators
- Strong critical thinking skills in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Prior travel nursing experience in an emergency or freestanding ED setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-equipped 15-bed freestanding emergency department with a collaborative, team-oriented environment and no on-call requirements
- Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity setting with consistent scheduling and a defined 13-week contract term