Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

TALENT Software Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to deliver direct and individualized patient care. The role demands collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes while managing various medical conditions. An accredited nursing degree is necessary, along with Texas RN licensure. New graduates are welcome, and certification requirements include ACLS, BLS/CPR, and more. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas is required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained prior to completing unit orientation.
• New graduates are welcome; no previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Self-Initiative

Sense of Urgency

Adaptability

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma or Associate Degree)

Tools

ACLS

BLS/CPR

TNCC

PALS/ENPC

NIHSS

Job description

Job Summary

The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized patient care using the nursing process and established nursing principles. RNs in this role work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient outcomes. They interact professionally with patients and families, maintain compassionate communication, and uphold standards set by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The role requires the ability to manage a broad range of medical conditions across all age groups in a fast‑paced, unpredictable environment. ED Registered Nurses must continuously prioritize patient needs and interventions due to fluctuating census, acuity, and patient surges. RNs are also expected to participate in committee activities, surveys, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma or Associate Degree)

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience required (new grads welcome)

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas
• ACLS – required prior to completing unit orientation
• ENPC and/or PALS – required prior to completing unit orientation
• CPR/BLS – required
• NIHSS – required prior to completing unit orientation
• TNCC – required within 18 months of hire

Required Skills & Abilities

• Self‑Initiative: Actively contributes to ED flow and throughput
• Sense of Urgency: Provides safe, fast, and effective care regardless of acuity or census
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to fluctuating patient volume, acuity, and rapidly changing situations
• Professionalism: Maintains professional appearance and behavior at all times; represents the hospital's "front door"
• Confidentiality: Handles all patient information with strict confidentiality

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other
• IT Services and IT Consulting