Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,535 per week

About the role

Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse position in a 24/7 emergency department located in Rockport, TX. The role involves providing high‑quality patient care during night shifts, focusing on urgent and emergency medical services in a fast‑paced environment. The RN will implement clinical procedures, collaborate with team members, and ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 24/7 emergency department.
• Implement clinical procedures and emergency protocols.
• Collaborate with RN charge nurses, paramedics, and other team members.
• Maintain patient safety and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Utilize essential equipment such as vital sign monitors, BIPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, orthopedic supplies, and AEDs.
• Adhere to staffing patterns and patient‑to‑nurse ratios (3‑4 patients per nurse).
• Potentially work weekend shifts and be on call as needed.

Required qualifications

• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Active ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• No minimum experience required; at least 1 year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with emergency procedures such as IV blood draws, EKGs, Foley catheter placement, orthopedics splinting, and wound care.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Schedule

• Night shifts, 12 hours per shift.
• Minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Weekend shifts and on‑call responsibilities may be required.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit / free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Additional information

The unit has 6 rooms, 4 vertical beds, and a staff of approximately 10 full‑time equivalent personnel, including RN charge nurses and paramedics. Essential equipment includes vital sign monitors, BIPAP, ventilators, nebulizers, orthopedic supplies, and AEDs. Patient ratio is 3 to 4 patients per nurse, with both day and night staffing patterns.