Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER)

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room (ER)

Specialty/Department, Emergency Department (ER) Location, Frisco, TX 75033 Job Type, Travel / Contract Number of Openings, 2 Positions, Duration, 12 Weeks Shift, Night Shift, Schedule, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (12-Hour Nights) Guaranteed Hours, 32 Hours Per Week Overtime

• Overtime calculated weekly
• Overtime begins after 40 hours worked
• Paid at 1.5x applicable rate

Start Date Start date is typically within approximately 2 weeks after offer acceptance and completion of onboarding/credentialing requirements.

Compensation

Traveler Compensation Pay Type Amount Weekly Gross $3,111.00 Weekly Taxable $1,984.00 Weekly Non-Taxable Stipend $1,127.00 Hourly Taxable $62.00 Hourly Blended $97.22 Overtime Rate $93.00/hr

Local Candidate Pay, Local W2 Rate: $105 $110/hr Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
• Must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Experience caring for acutely ill and injured patients required
• Strong triage and emergency assessment skills required
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and clinical judgment with minimal supervision

License Requirements

• Active Texas Registered Nurse License OR
• Active Compact RN License with Texas practice privileges

License must be active at time of submission.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

All certifications must remain active throughout assignment.

Job Summary

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide comprehensive patient care to individuals experiencing acute illness, injury, or changes in health status.

The RN is responsible for promoting positive patient outcomes through clinical expertise, effective communication, teamwork, and evidence-based nursing practice. The nurse must maintain compliance with Texas Board of Nursing standards and organizational policies while delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to:

• Charge Nurse
• Nurse Supervisor
• Director of Nursing

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Provide care for acutely ill and injured patients
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Monitor patient status and response to treatment
• Communicate patient condition changes appropriately

Emergency Department Operations

• Perform emergency patient triage
• Prioritize care according to patient acuity
• Coordinate care based on available resources
• Facilitate patient transfers
• Facilitate patient discharges

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain positive interdepartmental relationships
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients
• Delegate duties appropriately within scope of practice
• Ensure delegated tasks are completed accurately

Clinical Skills

• Administer medications and treatments
• Provide supplemental oxygen therapy
• Utilize pulse oximetry
• Utilize capnography monitoring
• Administer nebulized respiratory treatments
• Process laboratory specimens according to protocol
• Report laboratory results appropriately

Regulatory Compliance

• Follow current Texas Board of Nursing regulations
• Maintain compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services requirements
• Follow CLIA standards and laboratory procedures
• Adhere to all nursing policies and procedures
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety protocols

Leadership & Professional Development

• Participate in departmental meetings
• Support staff education initiatives
• Assist with competency validation activities
• Contribute to policy and procedure development
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain ongoing professional development

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong emergency nursing knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Time management skills
• Critical thinking abilities
• Sound clinical judgment
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies
• Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and workplace demands

Physical Requirements

Candidates should be able to:

• Frequently stand and walk throughout shift
• Frequently use hands and arms
• Hear and communicate effectively
• Lift and move items exceeding 10 pounds regularly
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Maintain concentration and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment

Vision Requirements

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Important Notes

• Active Texas or Compact RN license required before submission.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS are mandatory.
• Night shift assignment.
• No holiday coverage requirement.
• No on-call requirement.
• 32 guaranteed hours weekly.
• Two openings available.
• Assignment is in a freestanding emergency care environment.
• Candidates should have strong triage, emergency assessment, and acute care nursing experience.
• Facility has already received multiple submissions, so timely candidate presentation is recommended.