ER Night Nurse — High-Acuity Care, 36H/Week

Jobtome; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the night shift. The role focuses on patient assessment, rapid response, and coordinated care within a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include patient advocacy, accurate documentation, collaboration with the health care team, and adherence to Texas Nursing Practice Act. Texas RN license and BLS/ALS/PALS required within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Completion of Nurse residency is required.
• Preferred 14–18 months RN ER/ED bedside experience in a high-acuity setting.
• All certification cards must have expiration dates >30 days from hire date; substitutes not accepted.
• Current RN license or valid temporary permit with Texas BON or valid Compact RN license.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS required; ACLS/PALS/ENPC or TNCC certification preferred and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Serves as patient advocate focusing on needs, rights, confidentiality and cultural preferences.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules and ensures compliance with accreditation and health plans.
• Performs patient assessments, notifies providers of changes, and implements orders promptly.
• Provides safe medication administration and manages IV access as needed.
• Completes documentation in patient care records.
• Identifies process improvements to enhance patient and family satisfaction.
• Participates in ongoing nursing education and maintains licensure in Texas.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department on the night shift. The role focuses on patient assessment, rapid response, and coordinated care within a high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities include patient advocacy, accurate documentation, collaboration with the health care team, and adherence to Texas Nursing Practice Act. Texas RN license and BLS/ALS/PALS required within deadlines.