Registered Nurse / RN Emergency Room

UT Health Athens Hospital; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Athens Hospital in Athens, TX is seeking a variable shift, PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver patient care in the 24-hour ED.

You will work in a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic capabilities and a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications include Texas RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC, with NIHSS certification preferred. The role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification before end of orientation.
• PALS or ENPC certification before end of orientation.
• NIHSS certification before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to patients from newborn to geriatric using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Prioritizes care based on assessment and plans tailored to each patient.
• Delivers care per physician orders and hospital policy.

Skills

BLS within 14 days

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

NIHSS

ER nursing experience

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to a patient population ranging from newborn to geriatric and utilizes a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure that each patient receives nursing care appropriate to his/her illness or injury.
• Prioritizes patient care need based on the patient assessment and uses the nursing process to implement a plan of care appropriate to each patient's needs.
• Delivers care consistent with physician's orders and treatment protocols and in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required within 14 days of hire and before providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required before end of orientation.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required before end of orientation.
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required before end of orientation.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• One year of emergency nursing experience
• Two years of acute care nursing experience
• CEN
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)