Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room - Various Shifts

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is hiring multiple full-time RN II positions across day and night shifts (7am–7pm, 7pm–7am). The RN II provides professional nursing care, conducts assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains patient records while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Candidates must have Texas RN licensure and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI/NV Crisis). Twelve months RN experience is preferred; leadership roles may include charge nurse or

Qualifications

• TX RN license required and must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI/NV Crisis Intervention certifications required or within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Conduct Nursing assessments and participate in exams and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional health care team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (TX)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NIHSS Certification

NV Crisis Intervention Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have full‑time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am – 7pm, night shift 7pm – 7am]. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including RN II and RN III.

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital‑wide initiatives in partnership with management.

FLSA STATUS

Non‑exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE

• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
• NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
• NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months

Preferred

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or
• ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or
• TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA)

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section

EXPERIENCE

• Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
• NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and
• NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months

Preferred

• Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or
• ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or
• TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA)

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

ON‑CALL

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No