Travel Emergency Department RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/15/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 1 trauma teaching facility, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a TX or compact RN license.

• Level 1 trauma teaching facility with a 53-bed emergency department seeing 55, patients annually
• Staffing model includes 2 charge nurses along with nursing, clerk, transporter, and PCT support
• Physician and nursing residency program in place
• Likely involves holding and boarding of inpatients
• Uses Cerner for EHR
• 13-week assignment with night shift hours (18:45-07:15)

• Active RN license (TX or compact) required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start (AHA)
• PALS certification required within 6 months of start (AHA)
• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days prior to start

• Provides direct nursing care including implementing and monitoring patient care plans
• Serves as primary coordinator across disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Carries out physician and nursing orders and assesses discharge planning needs
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Nursing staff wear navy top and bottom scrubs
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
• Radius rule applies allowing local candidates at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-763284. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

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.