Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health Services; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a variable shift, PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) in Henderson, TX. This role supports a Level IV trauma center-like environment with a focus on high-quality patient care and teamwork.

The RN will deliver nurse-driven care across age groups, align with treatment protocols, and participate in a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes. The position requires active Texas RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and related certifications with orientation completion.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher nursing degree required.
• Current Texas RN license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS required before end of orientation.
• PALS or ENPC certification 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 care based on patient assessment and implements a care plan.
• Delivers care per physician orders and department policy.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

NIHSS

Education

BSN or higher

Texas RN license

Tools

BLS

Job description

Overview

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

Why Join Us?

• 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
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) before end of orientation
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) before end of orientation
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification before the 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) before end of orientation