ER | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Port Lavaca, TX
Compensation
$2,130.00 - 2,250.00/week
ER RN Details
Location
Address : Port Lavaca, TX, 77979
Job Description
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Port Lavaca, Texas
Join a 9-bed emergency department as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Port Lavaca, Texas. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency department nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, close-knit critical access hospital and is prepared to provide high-quality care during overnight shifts. Enjoy a welcoming coastal Texas community near Matagorda Bay, with waterfront scenery, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Location: Port Lavaca, Texas
- Healthcare Setting: On-site 9-bed emergency department within a critical access hospital
- Nursing Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Travel Nurse Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Contract Dates: October 30, 2026–January 29, 2027
- Call: No call requirement
Emergency Room RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas
- At least 1 year of recent emergency room or emergency department nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Pediatric Care certification, such as ENPC
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a critical access emergency care environment
- Comfort using web-based electronic documentation and emergency medical record systems
Emergency Department Nursing Responsibilities
- Assess, triage, and provide emergency nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
- Support emergency interventions, patient stabilization, and preparation for transfer when indicated
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge or transfer information accurately in the electronic medical record
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families to coordinate care
- Promote patient safety, compassionate communication, and high-quality emergency nursing practice throughout each shift
Apply now for this Texas travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Port Lavaca.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.