Emergency Room Registered Nurse

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking an Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a full-time, on-site position in Pearland, TX. The role involves direct nursing care in the emergency department, including triage, assessment, and coordination of diagnostics with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, documenting accurately, and educating patients and families. BLS and ACLS are required; TX RN license or eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas (or eligibility) with BLS and ACLS required.
• ER/critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple patients.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the ER including triage and assessment.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor vital signs.
• Coordinate diagnostics and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely documentation and adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families; participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Emergency Nursing

Critical Care

Clinical assessment

Patient Education

Communication

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

RN license in TX

BLS

ACLS

PALS/TNCC preferred

Job description

Company Description

ScionHealth is a national healthcare system committed to quality-driven, patient-centered care across acute and post-acute settings. Headquartered in Louisville, the organization operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states, including long-term acute care hospitals and community hospitals. ScionHealth emphasizes innovation, compassionate care, and strong health outcomes through investment in people, technology, and clinical excellence. Team members are supported with resources to deliver safe, effective care while serving diverse communities across the country. The organization values collaboration, professional growth, and a culture focused on patients and caregivers.

Role Description

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse is a full-time, on-site position located in Pearland, TX. This role is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients in the emergency department, including triage, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patient responses. Daily responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, coordinating diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans. The nurse will respond to emergency situations, manage critically ill or injured patients, and ensure timely, accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. The role also involves patient and family education, support during high-stress situations, and participation in quality and safety initiatives within the ER.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Emergency Nursing and Critical Care Medicine for managing acute and life-threatening conditions.
• Strong foundation in Nursing and Medicine to perform accurate assessments, interventions, and clinical decision-making.
• Experience providing comprehensive Patient Care, including monitoring, education, and advocacy in fast-paced environments.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain), with BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS and/or TNCC certifications preferred; prior emergency department or critical care experience strongly beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations, prioritize multiple patients, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to respectful, inclusive, trauma-informed care.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for ER coverage.