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Emergency Department RN – Critical Care
Position Overview
The facility's Emergency Department is seeking an experienced RN to join the critical care team for a 13-week contract. You'll care for a diverse patient population across all age groups in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Shift & Schedule
- 4x12-Hour Days: 07:00 – 19:00
- Weekend Rotation: 6.5 shifts per contract
- No block scheduling
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years acute care RN experience
- Current RN license (Texas or multi-state accepted; pending license acceptable)
- Certifications required at start: BLS, PALS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS, TNCC
- Travel experience preferred
Clinical Environment
- Daily census: 185 visits across 45 treatment rooms
- Patient populations: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Clinical scope includes trauma, neuro-trauma, STEMI, and stroke care
Key Competencies
Arterial line and central line management, ventilator care, blood product administration, procedural sedation, dysrhythmia management, IV vasopressors, ABG interpretation, and assessment.
Support & Resources
Access to respiratory services, radiology, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and unit secretaries. Interpretation services and bilingual staff available to support the high Spanish-speaking patient population.
Onboarding
36 hours of orientation plus required pre-start modules (4–8 hours average).