Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $48 to $51 per hour in Brownsville, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Brownsville, TX
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $48 to $51 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Brownsville, Texas, 78520!

Location:  Brownsville, TX

Start Date:  09-02-2026

End Date:  12-02-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes 2 weekends per schedule (no on-call)

Hours per Week:  36

Candidate Pay Rate:  $51.5 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

• Perform rapid and accurate triage using ESI guidelines to prioritize patient care
• Provide high-acuity emergency nursing care including trauma, STEMI, stroke, and sepsis management
• Administer medications, start IVs, and perform EKGs with clinical precision
• Assist with moderate sedation, intubation, rapid sequence intubation, and code response
• Document assessments and treatments clearly and efficiently in Meditech
• Coordinate patient transport and handoffs to higher levels of care when needed
• Maintain infection control and isolation protocols to keep patients and staff safe
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent Emergency Department experience in a high-acuity setting
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (TNCC and ENPC preferred)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, CPI
• Strong triage, critical thinking, and trauma/cardiac alert experience
• Experience with IV insertion, EKG interpretation, medication administration, and moderate sedation
• Comfort assisting with intubation, rapid sequence intubation, and code responses
• Experience with Meditech documentation preferred
• Willingness to work nights and the required weekends

Knowledge & Skills

• Triage using ESI and prioritization in fast-paced environments
• Trauma, cardiac (STEMI), stroke, and sepsis care pathways
• IV insertion, medication administration, and EKG performance/interpretation
• Moderate sedation and airway support assistance (intubation, RSI)
• Accurate, timely documentation and reassessment in Meditech
• Infection control and isolation procedures
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-centered bedside skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication is a plus

Benefits

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks to help you feel at home while you work
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you stay healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between rotations
• Travel reimbursement and coordination to make arrivals and departures easy
• Professional development support and training opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented environment that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Brownsville, TX

Brownsville puts you within reach of Gulf Coast fun and rich Rio Grande Valley culture. Explore nearby South Padre Island beaches for a weekend getaway, stroll the historic downtown and sample authentic Tex-Mex, or visit Gladys Porter Zoo and Resaca de la Palma State Park for birdwatching and nature trails. History buffs can check out Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, and fishing, boating, and local seafood spots make downtime delicious. If you like a mix of outdoor adventure and local flavor, Brownsville delivers.

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