Registered Nurse / RN Emergency Room

UT Health East Texas; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a day shift, full-time ER Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, Texas. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan in a high-volume emergency department, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates must hold a Texas RN license, a nursing degree from an accredited program, and BLS/ACLS; PALS or ENPC and NIHSS are required before orientation ends. ER experience is preferred for strong patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire and before direct patient care.
• ACLS required before end of orientation.
• PALS or ENPC required before end of orientation.
• NIHSS certification required before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to a patient population from newborn to geriatric with a collaborative approach.
• Prioritizes needs based on assessment and plans care accordingly.
• Delivers care per physician orders and hospital policies.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS or ENPC Certification

NIHSS Certification

ER nursing experience

Education

Degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) in Carthage, TX.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 Carthage located in Panola County, boasts 23 private patient rooms. The hospital also features a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

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)