Registered Nurse Emergency PRN

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Well-being support and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with matching

Education assistance and tuition aid

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for Emergency PRN who will influence patient care through collaborative relationships with leadership and participation in hospital councils. You will contribute to shaping outcomes and the future of nursing within our ER team.

The role emphasizes timely pain management, accurate documentation, and proactive communication with patients, families, and providers to ensure high-quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or eligible to practice in Texas.
• RN Diploma and state licensure required.
• ACLS, BCLS, and pediatric emergency coursework completed or within specified timeframe.
• Stroke assessment training (NIH Stroke Scale) within 30 days of start date.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course completed within 1 year of start date.
• Minimum 1 year of ER nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient pain with regular reassessment.
• Document care in the medical record promptly and accurately.
• Provide responsive care and address patient requests promptly.
• Explain medical conditions, plans, and medications to patients and families clearly.
• Prepare patients and families for self-management and follow-up after discharge.

Education

RN Diploma

Registered Nurse (RN) credential

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

NIH Stroke Scale

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Job description

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse Emergency PRN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Provides exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, striving to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Tires patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Tires patients/families/caregivers about non‑medicinal follow‑up measures such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• NIH Stroke Scale obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Trauma Nursing Core Course obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• No Travel Required
• Minimum 1 year of experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Eligibility Note

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.