Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
Port Lavaca, TX
Contracted
Memorial Medical Center - Port Lavaca
Mid Level
Embark on a high-impact journey as a Travel ER Registered Nurse in Port Lavaca, Texas, beginning 01/20/2026. In this fast-paced, life-saving environment, your clinical leadership and swift decision-making will directly influence patient outcomes, families, and the community you serve. You’ll triage, stabilize, and manage a broad spectrum of emergent cases, from trauma and acute reviews to rapid-response codes, all while coordinating with physicians, techs, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, evidence-based care. Your work will amplify the resilience of the ED and showcase the extraordinary expertise you bring as an ER nurse. This is a role built for professionals who thrive under pressure, relish continuous learning, and want to shape compassionate care in real time. Texas vibrations run strong here: along the Gulf, you’ll find wide skies, coastal breezes, and a culture that celebrates hospitality, grit, and innovation. And separately, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the beauty of this great state—From sparkling coastlines to rolling landscapes, Texas offers a diversity of environments that add depth to your travel journey.
Location Benefits: Port Lavaca sits on the Texas Gulf Coast, a welcoming coastal community known for scenic waterfronts, fishing, boating, and a relaxed pace that still values excellence in healthcare. Working here means you’ll enjoy local flavor, community connection, and the chance to decompress after demanding shifts with easy access to beaches, parks, and family-friendly activities. The assignment also opens doors to experiencing multiple locations across the U.S. within a network that prioritizes exploration and professional growth, so you can rotate through different facilities, adapt to varied patient populations, and broaden your clinical perspective. Across the country, you’ll encounter diverse ED environments—from coastal towns to metropolitan centers—each offering unique patient mixes, state-of-the-art tech, and opportunities to refine triage, pharmacology, and critical care skills. You’ll benefit from structured support that keeps you connected to home base while you sharpen your expertise in new settings, cultures, and hospital systems.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As an ER RN on this assignment, your scope includes rapid assessment, triage prioritization, airway management, hemorrhage control, IV placement, medication administration, and continuous monitoring of unstable patients. You’ll lead bedside care during high-acuity events, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and document precisely to support safe handoffs. There will be opportunities to pursue professional growth within emergency care through certifications, cross-training in critical care techniques, and potential leadership exposure in shift coordination. The package is designed to reward excellence: a competitive weekly pay range of $1,858-$1,883, with guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week, providing financial predictability during the contract. A sign-on bonus is available, along with housing assistance to simplify logistics and reduce relocation stress. The contract supports extension opportunities, so you can continue advancing your ER expertise with ongoing assignments that fit your goals. Comprehensive 24/7 support is provided as you travel with the company, ensuring you have real-time access to clinical guidance, scheduling changes, and safety resources no matter where you are. This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to evidence-based practice, with a culture that values your voice in shaping patient care pathways. While you’re delivering critical care, you’ll also benefit from resources designed to support you—mental health support, clinical ladders, and access to ongoing education to keep your skills sharp in line with evolving ER standards.
Company Values: The healthcare network prioritizes empowering staff to advance their careers within a collaborative, supportive framework. Expect a culture that honors clinical judgment, promotes professional development, and recognizes the contributions of ER nurses at every level. You’ll operate within a mission-driven environment that values integrity, patient-centered care, and respect for diverse communities. Leadership is approachable, feedback is encouraged, and you’ll find mentorship and structured pathways to expand responsibilities as you gain expertise. The emphasis on work-life balance, safety, and a team mindset ensures you feel supported as you deliver high-quality care across multiple sites, with colleagues who share your commitment to excellence in emergency services.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ER nursing career, apply now to join a company that values your expertise and champions your growth. This assignment offers a clear pathway to refine critical care skills, explore new locales, and build a lasting professional network while making a tangible difference in patient lives. Bring your courage, compassion, and clinical precision to Port Lavaca and beyond, and let us help you chart a fulfilling travel nursing journey that aligns with your goals and passion for emergency medicine.
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: Port Lavaca sits on the Texas Gulf Coast, a welcoming coastal community known for scenic waterfronts, fishing, boating, and a relaxed pace that still values excellence in healthcare. Working here means you’ll enjoy local flavor, community connection, and the chance to decompress after demanding shifts with easy access to beaches, parks, and family-friendly activities. The assignment also opens doors to experiencing multiple locations across the U.S. within a network that prioritizes exploration and professional growth, so you can rotate through different facilities, adapt to varied patient populations, and broaden your clinical perspective. Across the country, you’ll encounter diverse ED environments—from coastal towns to metropolitan centers—each offering unique patient mixes, state-of-the-art tech, and opportunities to refine triage, pharmacology, and critical care skills. You’ll benefit from structured support that keeps you connected to home base while you sharpen your expertise in new settings, cultures, and hospital systems.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As an ER RN on this assignment, your scope includes rapid assessment, triage prioritization, airway management, hemorrhage control, IV placement, medication administration, and continuous monitoring of unstable patients. You’ll lead bedside care during high-acuity events, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and document precisely to support safe handoffs. There will be opportunities to pursue professional growth within emergency care through certifications, cross-training in critical care techniques, and potential leadership exposure in shift coordination. The package is designed to reward excellence: a competitive weekly pay range of $1,858-$1,883, with guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week, providing financial predictability during the contract. A sign-on bonus is available, along with housing assistance to simplify logistics and reduce relocation stress. The contract supports extension opportunities, so you can continue advancing your ER expertise with ongoing assignments that fit your goals. Comprehensive 24/7 support is provided as you travel with the company, ensuring you have real-time access to clinical guidance, scheduling changes, and safety resources no matter where you are. This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to evidence-based practice, with a culture that values your voice in shaping patient care pathways. While you’re delivering critical care, you’ll also benefit from resources designed to support you—mental health support, clinical ladders, and access to ongoing education to keep your skills sharp in line with evolving ER standards.
Company Values: The healthcare network prioritizes empowering staff to advance their careers within a collaborative, supportive framework. Expect a culture that honors clinical judgment, promotes professional development, and recognizes the contributions of ER nurses at every level. You’ll operate within a mission-driven environment that values integrity, patient-centered care, and respect for diverse communities. Leadership is approachable, feedback is encouraged, and you’ll find mentorship and structured pathways to expand responsibilities as you gain expertise. The emphasis on work-life balance, safety, and a team mindset ensures you feel supported as you deliver high-quality care across multiple sites, with colleagues who share your commitment to excellence in emergency services.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ER nursing career, apply now to join a company that values your expertise and champions your growth. This assignment offers a clear pathway to refine critical care skills, explore new locales, and build a lasting professional network while making a tangible difference in patient lives. Bring your courage, compassion, and clinical precision to Port Lavaca and beyond, and let us help you chart a fulfilling travel nursing journey that aligns with your goals and passion for emergency medicine.
The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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