Registered Nurse / RN Emergency Room

UT Health Henderson Hospital; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Henderson Hospital in Henderson, TX is seeking a Night Shift, PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN). This role emphasizes patient-centered care across diverse age groups, with a focus on safety, evidence-based practice, and teamwork.

The RN will coordinate with physicians and staff to implement plans, adhere to protocols, and ensure high-quality emergency care. Texas license, BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS certification are required before orientation end.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS 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 ranging from newborn to geriatric and uses a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to ensure nursing care appropriate to illness or injury.
• Prioritizes patient care needs based on patient assessment and implements a plan of care accordingly.
• Delivers care consistent with physician's orders and treatment protocols and hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Emergency nursing

Education

Nursing degree

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, PRN, Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) in Henderson, 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 Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound healing center and an AASM-accredited sleep center.

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)