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Emergency Department RN — Austin, TX

Shift: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Contract: 13 weeks | Guaranteed Hours: 36/week

This Emergency Department opportunity in urban Austin serves a clinically complex patient population with specialties spanning advanced cardiac care, orthopedics/spine, oncology, and maternal-fetal medicine. The department operates 24/7 with dedicated fast-track, , and charge RN coverage around the clock.

Unit Details

• High-acuity ED managing cardiac emergencies, stroke, trauma, and complex medical cases
• Staffing model supports variable nurse-to-patient ratios based on patient stability and acuity
• ED PCTs trained in phlebotomy, splinting, and additional skills are available 24/7
• No floating outside the ED
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and communicate critical changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Execute physician and nursing orders in compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Support discharge planning and ensure safe care transitions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience
• Active, unencumbered RN license (Nursys verification required)
• Current skills checklist and two professional references required at submission
• Onboarding requirements include specialty and EKG competency exams, core competency verification, color vision screening, and standard health documentation (immunizations, TB testing, drug screen)