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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: Medical Edge Recruitment
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Medical Edge Recruitment to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Austin, Texas, 78758!

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Director of Emergency Services RN for a position in Austin, TX.

Details:

• Specialty: Director of Emergency Services
• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility Type: Acute Care
• Pay Rate: $109,158-$128,256
• Shift/Hours: Full time – Days – No weekends

Requirements:

• Current and valid Texas (or compact state) RN (Registered Nurse) license required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required
• 3+ years applicable experience Required
• 5+ years applicable experience Preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required

Major Responsibilities:  
Quality  

• Cultivates a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensures adherence to standards of care. 

• Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. 

• Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve. 

• Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards. 

• Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards. 

• Ensures efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning. 

• Develops care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care. Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs. 

• Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated. 

Service  

• Provides leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader. 

• Leverage various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience. 

• Provides leadership to execute a strategic roadmap designed to enhance patient experience and achieveoptimaloutcomes. 

• Collaborates with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service. 

Growth  

• Collaborates with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings. 

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMNAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

About Medical Edge Recruitment

Medical Edge Recruitment, LLC is a Joint Commission–certified, diversity-owned healthcare staffing organization delivering comprehensive workforce solutions to hospitals, clinics, healthcare systems and school districts worldwide. Our goal is to be the partner of choice for both clients and candidates, building lasting relationships through service excellence.
We demonstrate this commitment through our philosophy, grounded in six core values:

1. Respect – We believe that respect forms the foundation of every long-term partnership—between our clients, providers, and team members.

2. Continuous Improvement – We are committed to getting better every day, refining our service delivery and operations to achieve exceptional results.
3. Compassion – We understand the importance of compassion—not only for those providing care, but also for the patients whose lives are impacted by that care.
4. Flexibility – We pride ourselves on being nimble, adapting quickly to meet evolving client demands and industry changes.
5. Quality – We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Our team delivers quality service and support 24/7, always focused on doing what’s right for the long term.
6. Empowerment – We foster a culture of autonomy, creativity, and ownership. Our team members and providers are encouraged to share feedback that drives meaningful improvement and innovation.
At Medical Edge, we connect outstanding healthcare professionals with opportunities that advance care and strengthen communities. We’re not your average staffing agency—we build real relationships, communicate transparently, and make the process simple so you can focus on what matters most: patient care. Whether you’re exploring new horizons or staying close to home, we’ll match you with top-paying roles that align with your goals. We’re not just here to place you—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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