Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,924 per week in Sweetwater, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Sweetwater, TX
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,924 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse at a Level 4 Trauma Center located in rural West Texas. This facility serves the community of Sweetwater, Texas, providing critical care in an 8-bed Emergency Department.

The ER manages an average daily volume of 30 patients, supported by EM Board-Certified Physicians on-site 24/7. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in the emergency setting.
• Manage a diverse patient population presenting with various acute illnesses and injuries, including trauma.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, to develop and execute patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Provide patient and family education regarding conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Room setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Trauma care, cardiac monitoring, IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, emergency nursing protocols, rapid assessment.
• Equipment: EKG machines, defibrillators, IV pumps, patient monitoring systems.
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, rapid assessment, strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, stress management, empathy, time management, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 13, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.