Travel ER Charge Registered Nurse - $2,232 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Plainview, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) Charge RN | Days

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Charge Registered Nurse (ER Charge RN) for a travel assignment at a Level IV Trauma Center. This role requires a nurse who can function independently in a Charge Nurse capacity with minimal department orientation while also managing patient assignments as needed.

Important: Previous Charge Nurse experience is required.

Assignment Details

• Shift: Days (3x12 Hours)
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: As Needed
• Weekend Coverage: Every Other Weekend (6 Weekend Shifts Per Schedule)
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Floating: No

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience
• Previous Charge Nurse experience required
• Experience with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Ability to work independently in a Charge RN role upon assignment start
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIHSS
• PALS

Facility Information

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 49
• Average Daily ER Census: 40 Patients
• Emergency Department Beds: 8

Scrub Colors

• Registered Nurses: Navy Blue
• Respiratory Therapists: Any Color
• Operating Room Staff: Hospital Provided

Patient Population

Care is provided to:

• Neonates
• Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:4
• Nights: 1:4
• Weekends: 1:4

Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Serve as Charge Nurse as needed with minimal orientation
• Support department operations and patient flow
• Function as a Triage Nurse or carry a patient assignment when required
• Assist with staff coordination and emergency response activities

Required Clinical Skills

Emergency & Trauma Care

• Triage
• Shock and trauma patient management
• Gunshot wound care
• Traumatic amputation management
• Neuro-trauma care
• Orthopedic trauma management
• Splint application and management

Cardiac & Critical Care

• Cardiac monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• IV vasopressor administration

Respiratory Care

• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Ventilator patient care
• Chest tube management
• Intubation
• Continuous IV sedation
• Continuous IV paralytics
• Procedural sedation monitoring

IV Therapy & Vascular Access

• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Central line care and management
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Phlebotomy

Neurological Care

• Stroke (CVA) management
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury management

Psychiatric & Behavioral Health

• Acute psychosis
• Drug overdose management
• Psychiatric holds
• Suicidal patients
• Managing violent behavior

Pediatric Emergency Care

• Abdominal pain
• Asthma
• Burns
• Epiglottitis
• Head injuries
• Hyperglycemia
• Infections
• Respiratory infections
• Seizures
• Poison ingestion
• Skin disorders
• Urinary tract infections
• Mental and behavioral health conditions
• Recognition and reporting of abuse or neglect

Interdisciplinary Support

• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Radiology
• Pharmacy
• Social Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Rapid Response Teams

Additional Information

• Candidates must possess strong Charge Nurse capabilities and be comfortable stepping into leadership responsibilities immediately.
• This is a fast-paced Emergency Department where Charge Nurses are expected to actively participate in patient care while overseeing department operations.

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About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.