Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job in McAllen, Texas

Join a 13-week Emergency Department RN travel assignment in McAllen, Texas, providing emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Use your triage, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills while working a consistent 12-hour evening/night schedule in the Rio Grande Valley.

Emergency Department Travel RN Job Details

• Location: McAllen, Texas
• Specialty: Emergency Department Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840-$1,940
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour evening/night shifts per week, 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Emergency Department Setting: 10-bed freestanding Emergency Department with approximately a 1:5 patient ratio
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech
• Floating: May float to the main Emergency Department and affiliated freestanding Emergency Departments
• Attire: Royal blue scrubs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or ER nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
• Proficiency with Meditech or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Strong emergency nursing triage skills and the ability to prioritize care efficiently in a high-acuity environment
• Comfort caring for emergency patients across the lifespan
• Ability to work effectively in a team nursing environment
• Strong communication skills when working with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred
• Level I or Level II trauma experience preferred

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, and ongoing monitoring for emergency patients of all ages
• Prioritize patient care based on acuity, clinical presentation, and changing healthcare needs
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions according to established protocols
• Assist with obstetric deliveries in the Emergency Department when needed
• Support rapid sequence intubation and preparation for mechanical ventilation
• Assist with or perform procedures including splinting, moderate sedation, chest tube insertion, central line placement, arterial blood gas collection, lumbar puncture support, and nebulizer treatments
• Collaborate closely with physicians, radiology personnel, nurses, and other members of the emergency care team
• Provide clear patient and family education while maintaining accurate Meditech documentation
• Promote patient safety, compassionate care, and strong team dynamics throughout every shift

Explore your next Texas nursing job in the vibrant Rio Grande Valley. Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing team in McAllen, Texas.

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.