Acute Surgical RN — Impactful Care & Growth Opportunities

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan – available day one

Paid Time Off – available day one

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas-Fort Worth seeks a qualified registered nurse to provide nursing services under the supervision of a physician, APP, and/or nursing leadership.

The role requires graduation from an approved nursing program, English proficiency, and at least 1 year of RN experience. A BSN is preferred, with BLS certification and Texas licensure expected to ensure high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require more experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient assessments.
• Develops care plans with patient/family involvement and coordinates with the health care team.
• Prioritizes and documents interventions, monitors changes, and updates care plans.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning; maintains accurate records.
• Adheres to hospital policies and professional nursing standards; participates in safety and quality initiatives.

Education

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program

Texas BON license (or BNE Compact State) licensure

Bachelor's Degree BSN (preferred)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas-Fort Worth seeks a qualified registered nurse to provide nursing services under the supervision of a physician, APP, and/or nursing leadership.

The role requires graduation from an approved nursing program, English proficiency, and at least 1 year of RN experience. A BSN is preferred, with BLS certification and Texas licensure expected to ensure high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.