Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Round Rock, TX
Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 12-02-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating weekends (4 weekend shifts in 4 weeks) — 12-hour night shifts
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care for patients across acuity levels
- Perform rapid assessment, triage and prioritization to ensure timely treatment
- Deliver evidence-based interventions for trauma, STEMI, stroke and moderate sedation
- Administer medications and treatments safely and document care in Meditech
- Collaborate with physicians, techs and support staff for coordinated patient care
- Maintain clear, concise patient and family education during fast-paced encounters
- Participate in unit protocols, code responses and quality improvement activities
- Uphold infection control, safety standards and ED-specific policies at all times
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Texas (required)
- Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department nursing experience (2 years preferred)
- Current BLS; ACLS, TNCC and ENPC highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with trauma care, STEMI and stroke protocols
- Competency with moderate sedation procedures and monitoring
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR or similar electronic charting systems
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and rotate weekends as required
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Emergency nursing assessment and triage
- Trauma care and critical care stabilization
- STEMI and stroke identification and pathways
- Moderate sedation monitoring and safety
- Meditech electronic medical record proficiency
- High-energy multitasking, prioritization and crisis management
- Team collaboration and clear bedside communication
- Patient and family education in urgent care settings
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Life insurance and retirement saving options to support your future
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
- Licensure assistance and help navigating credentialing to get you working quickly
- Travel coordination and onboarding support for a smooth arrival
- A collaborative, high-energy ED team that values your skills and input
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Flexible scheduling and shift swap support to help balance life outside work
Travel Perks: Explore Round Rock, TX
Round Rock sits just north of Austin, so you get small-town convenience and big-city adventures. Explore Dell Diamond home of the Round Rock Express, stroll the scenic Brushy Creek Greenbelt, shop at Round Rock Premium Outlets, or catch live music and food in nearby Austin (30 minutes away). Parks, hiking and paddleboarding on nearby lakes make weekends outdoors easy, and the Texas Hill Country is perfect for day trips and scenic drives.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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