Travel Emergency Department RN - $1,644 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Brownsville, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department night shift position requiring a minimum of 5 years of high-acuity ED experience and active TNCC certification.

Details

• Work setting is a 22-bed Emergency Department at a hospital in Brownsville, TX
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 4:1
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• EMR system is Meditech; experience preferred
• 2 weekends per schedule required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 5 years of recent ED experience in a high-acuity setting
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and CPI (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Strong triage and critical thinking skills
• Experience with trauma and cardiac alert cases, including STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patients
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Procedures performed include IV insertion, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, wound care, moderate sedation, intubation assistance, CPR, rapid sequence intubation, and code response
• Care provided to stroke, STEMI, sepsis, trauma, and behavioral health patients
• Responsibilities include triage using ESI guidelines, transport coordination, isolation/infection control protocols, and documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required
• Meditech EMR experience is preferred
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• CPI may be substituted with SAMA, MAB, or ACPMA based on facility acceptance

American Traveler Job ID #P-737000. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.