Travel ER RN - $1,698 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Houston, Texas. This is an 8‑week assignment requiring 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The position is for an immediate opening and prefers candidates with 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience. TotalMed RN is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that places clinicians nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team of caregivers to evaluate, triage, and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions.
• Perform minor medical operations.
• Advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries.
• Plan long‑term care needs.
• Document medical history.
• Check for patient allergies.
• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Monitor patients' emotional and physical well‑being.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

Requirements

• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• ENPC certification.
• PALS certification.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients.

Skills

• Good stress‑coping skills.
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental