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Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 12 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 12-week Emergency Department travel contract at a Level III Trauma, STEMI, and Stroke Receiving facility in College Station, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and active ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
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Acute care hospital emergency department setting with 18 beds including 4 critical rooms used for trauma and codes
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Level III Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving, and Stroke Receiving facility
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Fast Track area with 6 beds; separate triage area staffed by travelers
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Holds are intermixed within the ED — ER nurses are responsible for the care of hold patients
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1 dedicated psych/seclusion room; RNs are not responsible for setting up psychiatric placement
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Patient mix includes pediatric cases (only area hospital admitting peds), cardiac/STEMI, strokes, trauma, abdominal pain, respiratory, GI, and general ER presentations
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Average daily volume of approximately 70 patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4 depending on acuity
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Common drips include pressors, sedation, and other standard ED infusions
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RNs are responsible for performing EKGs and reading/interpreting cardiac monitor strips (no monitor techs on unit)
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RNs troubleshoot ventilators and respiratory equipment (Nasal Cannula through vents); RT handles ABGs, breathing treatments, and vent management
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Phlebotomy draws labs; X-Ray and CT are located nearby with transport assistance available
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Charting via MEDITECH
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12-hour day and evening shifts; day and night shifts start at 6:45, mid-shifts start at 9, 11, 1, or 3
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Every other weekend required
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Holidays worked into the permanent staff rotation
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No on-call or standby requirement
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Travelers are first to float, though floating is uncommon; float assignments are in a helper capacity
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Active TX RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
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Current, active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of emergency department experience required
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Must pass the Advanced Dysrhythmia exam (83% passing score) prior to contract signing; three attempts are allowed
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Orientation consists of 1–3 shifts depending on experience, with a checkoff packet to complete with a preceptor
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The unit has 2 PCTs per shift who may occasionally be pulled to serve as sitters
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Charge nurses are generally patient-free; MDs are in-house 24/7 with midlevels staggered during busy periods
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Security is on-site 24/7 and rounds through the ED
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Scrub color is navy; undershirts must also be navy, and optional scrub jackets must be navy as well
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Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may result to termination
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Matrix scheduling is used; the facility tries to accommodate traveler scheduling needs
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The facility values travelers who are open to extending their assignment
