Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Bryan, Texas, United States

$1,987.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Evenings

Length (weeks): 6

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-19

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III Trauma Emergency Department, requiring TX or compact RN license and Epic EMR experience for an upcoming Epic conversion.

Details

Level III Trauma Center with STEMI receiving and Primary Stroke Center capabilities

30-bed ER with 2 trauma bays and 24 acute care beds

Separate fast track (vertical care) and triage area, with traveler placement in triage assessed after time on assignment

ER holds are intermixed with department, cared for by ED RNs

Psych/seclusion patients intermixed within the ER, with 24/7 in-house security

Average of 135 patients treated per day

Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:3-4 general acute, 1:1-2 Level I trauma, 1:1 TNK for first hour, 1:6-8 vertical care

Patient population includes general ER complaints, pediatric (10-15% of volume), geriatric, and high trauma volume including GSW, stabbings, MVAs, and ATV accidents

Performs chest tubes, rapid transfusions, and cares for intubated patients

Common drips include Diltiazem, Cardene, Nitro, Propofol, Fentanyl, and Levophed

EMR systems used: MEDITECH, PulseCheck, and Picis, with Epic experience required for upcoming conversion

12-hour mid shifts with varied start times between 1100-1300

Every other weekend requirement

Rotate holiday coverage including 1 major holiday

No call or standby requirements

May float to help as needed, including to the College Station campus (16 minutes away), without a formal assignment

Hybrid self-scheduling and block scheduling with traveler input

RT staffed 24/7 handling ABGs and sharing breathing treatments with RNs

RNs monitor their own telemetry strips

X-Ray and CT located in the ER with dedicated transporter

Phlebotomy staffed 24/7 for lab draws

Requirements

Active TX or Compact RN license required

Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (AHA-issued where applicable)

Minimum 2-3 years of RN experience required

Experience in a facility of similar patient volume, trauma level, and size required

Epic EMR experience required due to upcoming system conversion

Must pass the Advanced Dysrhythmia exam (83% passing score, up to 3 attempts) before contract signing

Copy of driver's license required at time of consideration to validate legal name matches government-issued ID

Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ER serving 9 counties with a dedicated EMS agency and helicopter transport

May be asked to precept as needed by the unit

Free-floating charge nurse role that will take an assignment if needed and responds to codes and rapid responses on floors

Patient Care Techs support with EKGs, wound care, transport, and trauma case setup

Dress code requires navy scrubs, with navy undershirts required and optional navy scrub jackets

Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts in the ER

Strong team culture with active Shared Governance and Unit-Based Council (UBC) structure

Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may result in termination

Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12