ER RN in Houston, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,508/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.89
- Weekly
- $1,508
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,416
This job pays about $41.89/hour — 9% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,114 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 111 of them in Houston.
- Pay in these listings: $29.76 – $163/hour, median $46.99/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.13/hour across 529 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is for an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse supporting a freestanding emergency setting in Houston. The assignment includes 12-hour night shifts caring for emergency patients, performing assessments, starting peripheral IVs, completing EKGs, managing ventilators and BiPAP, and using point-of-care laboratory equipment. Nurses may float to another freestanding emergency department or the main emergency department. A royal blue scrub uniform is required, and the schedule includes every other weekend off with four weekend shifts required during each four-week period.
Weather:
Houston typically offers warm afternoons, mild evenings, and generally comfortable outdoor conditions during this time of year. Occasional rain is possible, so a light waterproof layer may be useful.
Fun Things To Do:
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Space Exploration: Visit Space Center Houston for exhibits, spacecraft, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
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Arts and Culture: Explore the Houston Museum District, including its art, science, and natural history museums.
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Outdoor Escape: Walk or bike along Buffalo Bayou Park and enjoy skyline views.
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Day Trip: Head to Galveston for beaches, historic neighborhoods, and waterfront dining.
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Day Trip: Visit Brazos Bend State Park for hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic trails.
Job Specifics:
Location: Houston, Texas
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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