Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job in Austin, TX – 13-Week Contract

Join a fast-paced Austin, Texas emergency department as a travel RN and provide high-quality patient care on a consistent 12-hour night shift. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers a collaborative team environment in an 11-bed freestanding emergency department. Austin’s 78705 area features vibrant culture, convenient outdoor access, excellent dining, and a dynamic central-city atmosphere.

Emergency Department RN Travel Job Details

• Location: Austin, Texas 78705
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN / ER RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460-$1,540
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; typically three shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends
• Call Requirement: None
• Department: 11-bed freestanding emergency department
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Openings: 1

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas
• At least 1 year of professional registered nursing experience
• Emergency department or emergency room nursing experience required; freestanding emergency department experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Comfort working independently in a focused emergency care environment
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, rotating weekends, and the full travel nursing contract
• Commitment to inclusive, respectful, and team-oriented patient care

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to emergency department patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer treatments as ordered
• Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs according to emergency department protocols
• Use point-of-care laboratory equipment and accurately document clinical findings in Meditech
• Collaborate with providers and nursing teammates to support efficient emergency patient flow
• Prioritize care for patients with varying levels of acuity in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while following emergency department policies and safety standards
• Contribute to a helpful, inclusive, and team-focused workplace culture

Apply now for this Austin, Texas travel nursing opportunity and bring your emergency department RN expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.