American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience and TNCC certification. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 9
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · nights, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital 13-week assignment in a hospital Emergency Department
License
RN license Active RN license (TX or Compact) currently in handActive RN license, TX or Compact
Term
13 weeks · starts Oct 20, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active RN license, TX or CompactActive RN license (TX or Compact) currently in handCheck your license
Certification
BLSCurrent certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC (AHA or ARC)
Certification
ACLS
Certification
PALS
Certification
TNCC (AHA or ARC)
Experience
2 years recent Emergency Department experienceMinimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
Experience
trauma, stroke, and chest pain casesExperience with trauma, stroke, and chest pain cases required
Also asks
no certifications expiring within first 30 days of assignment startNo certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment start
Also asks
no employment gaps of 90+ days in past 12 monthsNo employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months
Also asks
royal blue scrubsRoyal blue scrub color required
Also asks
reside more than 50 miles from facilityMust reside more than 50 miles from the facility
In range for Texas travel rolesTexas travel postings that state pay run $1,520/week to $2,500/week, the middle half $1,740/week to $2,210/week, across 390 postings.
The role and schedule
Charting
MEDHOSTUses MEDHOST EMR
Day to day
emergency nursing care across trauma, stroke, and chest pain presentationsProvide emergency nursing care across trauma, stroke, and chest pain presentations
Floating
no floatingNo floating required
Unit size
10-room, 19-bed/chair unit10-room, 19-bed/chair unit
On call
no on-call responsibilitiesNo on-call responsibilities
Start
Oct 20, 2026Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
Details
13 weeksLength: 13 weeks
Details
RTO requests submitted in advance, limited to less than 1 weekRTO requests must be submitted in advance and limited to less than 1 week
Details
not considered if permanent CHS staff within past 2 yearsCandidates who worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years will not be considered
Neighborhoods+Nurses moving to Granbury often choose between amenity-rich lake communities and developments positioned strategically for commutes toward Fort Worth. On the lakeside, Pecan Plantation operates almost like a self-contained town with mature pecan trees, private security gates, golf courses, tennis courts, and its own airstrip, while nearby DeCordova Bend Estates provides an established country club lifestyle. In-town and waterfront communities like Canyon Creek, Indian Harbor, and Abe's Landing offer varied housing from entry-level single-family homes to custom properties with marina access. For professionals balancing shifts in Granbury with travel toward Fort Worth, subdivisions along the Acton corridor and northern edge—including Saratoga, Meander Estates, Ashley Oaks, Bentwater, and Gemstone Estates—are favored residential pockets that cut down drive times.
Nurses moving to Granbury often choose between amenity-rich lake communities and developments positioned strategically for commutes toward Fort Worth. On the lakeside, Pecan Plantation operates almost like a self-contained town with mature pecan trees, private security gates, golf courses, tennis courts, and its own airstrip, while nearby DeCordova Bend Estates provides an established country club lifestyle.
In-town and waterfront communities like Canyon Creek, Indian Harbor, and Abe's Landing offer varied housing from entry-level single-family homes to custom properties with marina access. For professionals balancing shifts in Granbury with travel toward Fort Worth, subdivisions along the Acton corridor and northern edge—including Saratoga, Meander Estates, Ashley Oaks, Bentwater, and Gemstone Estates—are favored residential pockets that cut down drive times.
Getting around+Daily travel in Granbury is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, as there is no fixed-route municipal transit system. The primary transportation artery is Highway 377, which cuts through the city and serves as the lifeline connecting local clinics and facilities toward the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Commuters frequently encounter noticeable bottlenecks along Highway 377 during shift changes and peak hours, as well as delays caused by the Main Street railroad crossing in town. Living on the northeast or Acton side of Lake Granbury provides a smoother exit toward Fort Worth medical centers, while navigating the bridges and central lake corridor can slow down travel on busy weekends.
Daily travel in Granbury is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, as there is no fixed-route municipal transit system. The primary transportation artery is Highway 377, which cuts through the city and serves as the lifeline connecting local clinics and facilities toward the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Commuters frequently encounter noticeable bottlenecks along Highway 377 during shift changes and peak hours, as well as delays caused by the Main Street railroad crossing in town. Living on the northeast or Acton side of Lake Granbury provides a smoother exit toward Fort Worth medical centers, while navigating the bridges and central lake corridor can slow down travel on busy weekends.
Outdoors+Recreation is dominated by Lake Granbury, a sprawling reservoir managed by the Brazos River Authority that offers year-round fishing, paddleboarding, and powerboating. City Beach Park provides a sandy shoreline for swimming and sunbathing right near downtown, while Lake Granbury Marina rents jet skis, tubing gear, and boats for days on the water. Boaters gather for floating concerts and Fourth of July fireworks visible directly from watercraft, although lakefront homeowners note that seasonal water level changes and dock maintenance require ongoing attention.
Recreation is dominated by Lake Granbury, a sprawling reservoir managed by the Brazos River Authority that offers year-round fishing, paddleboarding, and powerboating. City Beach Park provides a sandy shoreline for swimming and sunbathing right near downtown, while Lake Granbury Marina rents jet skis, tubing gear, and boats for days on the water.
Boaters gather for floating concerts and Fourth of July fireworks visible directly from watercraft, although lakefront homeowners note that seasonal water level changes and dock maintenance require ongoing attention.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Granbury
Granbury stands out as a distinctive North Texas lakeside community where historic charm and aquatic recreation replace the suburban sprawl of Dallas–Fort Worth. For healthcare professionals, the town offers a tranquil decompression zone: nurses can spend mornings paddleboarding on Lake Granbury, catch evening stage productions at the Granbury Opera House, or grab catfish po-boys at Stumpy's Lakeside Grill. Housing caters to varied lifestyles, from gated master-planned enclaves like Pecan Plantation with its canopy of trees and country club facilities to Fort Worth-accessible developments in Acton like Saratoga and Meander Estates. However, relocating nurses must account for real logistical trade-offs. The city has grown faster than its infrastructure, resulting in heavy bottlenecks along the primary artery of Highway 377 and delays at the downtown railroad crossing. Furthermore, summer brings high heat and a surge of tourists that crowd City Beach Park and local boat ramps. For those seeking a tight-knit, scenic community with direct water access and easy weekend escapes, Granbury delivers an enviable blend of small-town calm and active living.
