Registered Nurse - 8 General Medicine - PRN

Parkland Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is opening a 56-bed Medical/Surgical unit for night shift in October 2026. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, using independent judgment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize patients and prevent complications.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, current Texas or Compact RN license, and active BLS certification. The RN will work in a fast-paced Surgical department, with opportunities for precepting and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have current, valid RN license in Texas or a Compact license.
• Must have current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Acts as patient advocate and maintains professional relationships with Parkland staff and patients.
• Ensures compliance with state/federal laws, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and coordinates interventions with the care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues as required by policy.
• May serve as a preceptor or Charge Nurse on rotation and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Independent judgment

Preceptor capability

Education

RN licensed (accredited school)

Job description

Night Shift

Our dynamic 56-bed Medical/Surgical unit opening in October of 2026 is designed to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The unit features 20 double-occupancy rooms and 16 private rooms, supporting a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels.

With dedicated and engaged leadership, the unit will foster a strong culture of support, accountability, and professional growth. We prioritize teamwork and collaboration, recognizing that exceptional patient outcomes are achieved through effective communication and mutual respect among staff.

This is an ideal environment for adaptable and motivated nurses who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Flexibility is essential, as patient needs and priorities shift frequently. Staff members are empowered to think critically, support one another, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

Primary Purpose

Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses for all patients through patient centered/patient valued care.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• None

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care.
• Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, may serve as a preceptor, and may serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members. May serve as a resource for specific clinical patient services.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in compliance. This includes EMTALA, Order of Productive Custody, Memorandum of Transfer and APOWW. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Maintains and updates knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.
• Completes appropriate patient assessments, admission criteria, identification and implementation of appropriate clinical interventions, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes critical thinking skills and recognizes emergency situations and provides appropriate nursing interventions. Completes appropriate documentation by maintaining accurate and timely entries and notations in patient care records and hospital documents. Ensures that all records and documents meet the standards, goals, and objectives of the assigned Surgical department and Parkland.
• Seeks and utilizes direction from more experienced staff and team members as needed. May work with other staff in providing direction to non-nursing staff. Participates in information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff that support the standards, missions, goals, and objectives of the assigned Surgical department and Parkland. May serve as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing staff members. May serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary.
• Identifies ways to improve work process and improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the assigned Surgical department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in nursing practice by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals and actively participating in professional organizations. Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, plus any additional required licensures/certifications. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.