Registered Nurse / RN ER

UT Health East Texas; Quitman (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Quitman is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Room on rotating shifts. This PRN role involves providing comprehensive ER nursing care in a fast-paced, Level II/III trauma-informed environment, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and teamwork.

The position requires current Texas RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and ongoing orientation prerequisites. A nursing degree and pediatric/trauma certifications support this role, with opportunities to grow within a supportive

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license.
• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to patients from newborn to geriatric using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Prioritizes patient care needs based on assessment and implements a care plan.
• Delivers care per physician orders and hospital policies.

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Texas RN license

High school diploma

Job description

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

Join our team as a rotating shift , PRN, Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) in Quitman, 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 Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician 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

• 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
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) 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