Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Fredericksburg, TX

Perform and assist with procedures including STEMI protocol, stroke protocol, conscious sedation, chest tubes, codes, intubation, laceration repair, antivenom infusion, and orthopedic splinting. Operate unit equipment including Philips monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Omnicell, GE EKG machine, Lifepak 20e defibrillator, Lucas device, and Verathon bladder scanner.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel Contract)

Location

Fredericksburg, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 13-Week Assignment | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 11-bed Emergency Department with a 1:2–3 patient ratio on the night shift
• Perform and assist with procedures including STEMI protocol, stroke protocol, conscious sedation, chest tubes, codes, intubation, laceration repair, antivenom infusion, and orthopedic splinting
• Operate unit equipment including Philips monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Omnicell, GE EKG machine, Lifepak 20e defibrillator, Lucas device, and Verathon bladder scanner
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses and patient care technicians to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications (TNCC is required; candidates without it will not be considered)
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-acuity ED procedures and manage emergency protocols

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous experience in a charge nurse role, demonstrating the ability to multitask and think independently
• Friendly, compassionate, flexible, and collaborative personality with strong critical thinking skills and a sense of urgency

Why Join Us

• Work in a close-knit Emergency Department team in the scenic Texas Hill Country region with no on-call requirement
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a supportive environment with consistent scheduling and a defined 13-week contract