CHARGE RN - Surgical Trauma PCU/Burn, Full-time, 7P

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Delivery of high quality patient care

Strong Unit Based Council

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth is seeking a Charge RN for Surgical Trauma PCU/Critical Care & Burn Unit on the night shift. This full-time role requires 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays; on-call may be required to respond to census fluctuations.

The unit is magnet status with a Level I Trauma Center, emphasizing teamwork, education, and career growth. The RN will lead clinical staff, ensure high-quality care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure recognized by Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
• BCLS – prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• ACLS – within 90 days of hire required.
• TNCC or ATCN – within 12 months of hire preferred.
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training – within 90 days of hire.
• 1-year experience as RN in acute care setting required.
• 2-year experience as RN in acute care setting preferred.
• PCU experience preferred.
• Burn unit experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team.
• Support and actively participate in shared governance/councils.
• Committed to developing their individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing and engaging in lifelong learning/development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Directly assist leadership on a particular unit or units and shift, by offering staff guidance and support, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed.
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

BCLS

ACLS

TNCC/ATCN

CPI

RN Licensure

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Charge RN – Surgical Trauma PCU/Critical Care & Burn Unit – Full-time, Nights

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-time, Night shift. Positions require 12‑hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Team members may be placed on call for regularly scheduled shifts in response to census fluctuations.

Department Highlights

• Justin 5 is a 35‑bed Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Burn Unit. The unit will open on August 10 with 18 surgical trauma PCU beds and 9 burn beds, with plans to expand to the full 35 beds later in the year. This unit provides higher‑acuity surgical trauma and burn care, including treatment in a dedicated hydrotherapy procedure room for the burn population. Although patient populations differ, this is one integrated unit, and staff are expected to work across both care areas.
• MAGNET facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC)
• The department prides itself in high‑performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
• Self‑scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Nurse‑to‑patient ratio 1: 3‑4

Here’s What You Need

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire
• BCLS – prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• ACLS – within 90 days of hire required
• TNCC or ATCN – within 12 months of hire preferred
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training – within 90 days of hire
• 1‑year experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting required
• 2‑year experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting preferred
• PCU experience preferred
• Burn unit experience a plus

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will

• demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast‑paced environment
• maintain a positive, customer‑focused attitude toward patients
• possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What You Will Do

• Communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team
• Support and actively participate in shared governance/councils
• Committed to developing their individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing and engaging in lifelong learning/development
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
• Directly assist leadership on a particular unit or units and shift, by offering staff guidance and support, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Nurse

• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth