Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Dallas, TX
Start Date: 05-11-2025
End Date: 08-10-2025
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage and on-call as required (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
- Assess and triage patients arriving to the emergency department quickly and accurately to prioritize care
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for acute and trauma presentations using evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate timely treatment plans
- Document patient assessment, interventions, and outcomes clearly in the clinical documentation system (Meditech)
- Perform rapid clinical decision-making in high-acuity situations and participate in emergency procedures as needed
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care with compassion and clarity
- Participate in unit quality improvement and safety initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and workflow
Qualifications
- Active RN license (temporary licenses will not be accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, with 2+ years of specialty Emergency Department experience preferred
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- PALS required
- TNCC required
- NIH certification required
- Meditech experience preferred
- Ability to work night 12-hour shifts and participate in every-other-weekend coverage and on-call rotations
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong emergency department nursing skills including triage, rapid assessment, and trauma management
- Clinical documentation proficiency, preferably with Meditech
- Excellent critical thinking and situational awareness in high-acuity settings
- Clear, compassionate patient and family communication
- Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple patients safely
Benefits
- Supportive travel assignment perks including help with licensure and onboarding so you can hit the floor confidently
- Generous housing support options to make your stay comfortable while you work
- Medical, dental, and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required RN credentials and specialty certifications
- Access to a collaborative ER team that values your skills and growth
- Referral program so you can help great colleagues join the team
- 401(k) and retirement planning resources to help you plan for the future
Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, TX
While on assignment in Dallas you can explore a vibrant city full of culture and outdoor options. Visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to learn local history, stroll the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden for peaceful scenery, or enjoy food and live music in Deep Ellum. Klyde Warren Park offers lunchtime events and green space in the heart of the city, and White Rock Lake is perfect for running, biking, or a relaxed weekend paddle. Sports fans can catch games or check out Reunion Tower for skyline views. Fort Worth is a short drive away for additional dining, arts, and rodeo flair.
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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