Travel Emergency Department RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/09/2026
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• Duration: 26 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 9, 2026
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• Length: 26 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a Women's Emergency Department position requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and multiple certifications including ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP.

Details\n

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• Work setting is a 14-bed Women's Emergency Department within a large academic medical center specializing in advanced cardiac, ortho/spine, oncology, and maternal-fetal care
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• The Women's ED primarily sees ESI 3/4/5 patients, serving women who meet specific criteria for emergency care as well as obstetrical patients
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• This nurse will focus on caring for non-OB patients presenting to the Women's ED, performing triage, and providing clinical support across the unit
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• The facility is a Level IV Trauma Center, JCAHO Primary Heart Attack Center (STEMI Receiving), DNV Primary Stroke Center Plus, and holds certifications in ECMO, LVAD, advanced heart failure, Maternal Fetal Level IV, and a Level III NICU
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• Day shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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• 26-week contract
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• EMR: Cerner
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Requirements\n

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• Active TX RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
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• Minimum 2 years of ED nursing experience required
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• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), TNCC (current, renewed every 4 years), NIHSS, NRP (AHA/AAP), and CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 8-hour course)
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• Diploma or higher from an accredited school/college of nursing
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• Must possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number and a U.S. home address
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• Required documents for consideration: two professional references, copy of Driver's License, skills checklist, copies of all certifications, and license verification/Nursys
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Additional Information\n

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• Assess and monitor patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating critical updates to the interdisciplinary team
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• Execute physician and nursing orders while maintaining compliance with regulatory and patient safety standards
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• Collaborate with the healthcare team on discharge planning to ensure safe care transitions and positive outcomes
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• Scrub color: Navy Blue
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• Local candidates are accepted; a radius rule applies and may affect the travel pay rate — contact your recruiter for details
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• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
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American Traveler Job ID #P-732145. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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