Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, full-time Emergency Room (ED) Registered Nurse in Harker Heights, TX. The role focuses on planning and delivering direct patient care, coordinating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Required Texas RN licensure, active BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC or equivalent, and TNCC within 18 months. This position emphasizes patient safety and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Texas RN licensure completed or eligible for compact license recognition.
• Active BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC and NRP certifications required or within specified timelines.
• TNCC within 18 months of hire; commitment to confidentiality and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers direct and indirect patient care; develops nursing care plans with patient/family and interdisciplinary team; communicates changes in patient condition to physicians and staff.
• Maintains patient safety practices and participates in triage and care coordination as needed.

Education

Texas RN licensure (Texas Licensure as RN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an day shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ED) Registered Nurse in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, 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:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Responsibilities

The nurse is responsible for the planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care, developing a nursing care plan in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary, and communicating changes in the patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Completion of required education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse (RN) with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Completes formal triage education within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role, and prior to providing direct patient care, or ARC (American Red Cross) is required upon hire.
• Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA is required upon hire.
• Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification is required upon hire.
• Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 18 months of hire.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in an ED hospital setting.
• Experience with patient safety best practices.
• Demonstrates mastery of competencies.
• Ability to effectively utilize time management skills to quickly ascertain and identify the medical problem.