Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,244 per week in Austin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,244 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

CONTRACT - RN - EMERGENCY ROOM

Facility: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin, TX
Shift Type: Night Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
Department: Emergency Services
EMR: MEDITECH
Weekends: Rotating

Unit Overview

St. David's South Austin Emergency Department is a high-volume, multidisciplinary emergency services department with a total of 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 fast-track spaces, and 5 behavioral health rooms .

The department has approximately 111 staff members and provides care across emergency, cardiac, trauma, and behavioral health populations.

Staffing & Patient Ratios

Day & Night Shifts:

• Charge RN + 11 RNs

• Additional mid-shift coverage at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM

• 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)

• 1 Paramedic

• 1 LVN

Patient Ratios:

• General ED: 1:4

• Behavioral Health: 1:5

• Cardiac/Trauma: 1:3

Equipment

• Alaris IV pumps

• Belmont rapid infusers

• Level 1 rapid infusers

• Stryker stretchers

• Central monitoring equipment

Required Certifications

Candidates must have:

• ACLS

• BLS
• ​CPI
• ENPC

• TNCC

• NIHSS

Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following experience are preferred:

• MEDITECH experience

• Trauma experience

• Inpatient holding experience

• CPI certification/experience

Typical Procedures & Skills

The ED team performs and assists with a wide range of emergency procedures, including:

• Splinting

• EKGs

• Central monitoring

• Trauma assistance

• Central line procedures

• Airway support

• Behavioral health de-escalation

• Morgan Lens procedures

• Rapid infuser use

• Resuscitation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be:

• An excellent multitasker

• A strong team player

• A self-starter

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency environment

• Able to prioritize and respond effectively to changing patient needs

Dress Code

• RN Scrubs: Navy Blue

Unit Guidelines

• Staff must follow all established St. David's South Austin Medical Center policies and procedures .

Team & Culture

• Active Unit-Based Council (UBC)

• Active Social Committee

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment

• Permanent staff positions are available on the unit

NO ON CALL REQ.

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.