Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Georgetown, TX
Start Date: 05-01-2026
End Date: 07-31-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts (schedule varies), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes 4 weekend shifts per schedule (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
- Triage and rapidly assess patients arriving to the Emergency Department, prioritizing care based on acuity
- Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care including cardioversion, TNK administration and moderate sedation support
- Collaborate with providers and the unit-based council to coordinate patient-focused care and improve workflows
- Document care accurately in Meditech and communicate clinical changes to the interdisciplinary team
- Maintain patient safety and 4:1 patient ratios through vigilant monitoring and timely interventions
- Contribute to a positive unit culture by mentoring peers, supporting CNCs and participating in self-scheduling
Qualifications
- Active RN (Registered Nurse) credential — must be eligible to work in Texas
- Current BLS and ALS (ACLS) certifications
- Required: TNCC and ENPC or PALS (ALS/BLS/TNCC/ENPC or PALS listed as must-haves)
- Minimum 1 year Emergency Department nursing experience (2 years ED experience preferred)
- Experience with Meditech EMR is a plus
- Comfort with ED procedures such as cardioversion, TNK administration and moderate sedation
- Team-player attitude, flexibility, and a positive/upbeat demeanor
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong emergency triage and assessment skills
- Proficiency with Meditech electronic medical records
- Competence in emergency procedures: cardioversion, thrombolytic (TNK) processes, and moderate sedation monitoring
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ED environment and maintain 4:1 patient ratios
- Excellent communication and collaboration with providers and multidisciplinary teams
- Adaptability to fluctuating staffing and patient volumes
Benefits
- Supportive team culture with close-knit, small-town hospital vibes and strong provider collaboration
- Flexible self-scheduling options to help you balance life and work
- Opportunity to join a unit that retained staff through COVID and often hires contract nurses as permanent team members
- Professional development support and a learning-focused environment
- Access to modern equipment and Meditech EMR experience
- Recognition-focused workplace (Unit ICARE award recipient in 2023)
- A work environment that values teamwork, positivity and a healthy work-life balance
- Meaningful clinical experiences performing advanced ED procedures
Travel Perks: Explore Georgetown, TX
Explore Georgetown’s charming historic downtown square with boutique shops and local eateries, wander the San Gabriel River trails or spend a day at Lake Georgetown for boating and fishing. Discover Inner Space Cavern for a memorable underground tour, visit the Williamson Museum, or take a short drive (~30 minutes) to Austin for live music, food trucks and nightlife. Plenty of scenic drives, local coffee shops and weekend markets make this a pleasant place to call home during your assignment.
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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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