Registered Nurse / RN ER

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas seeks a day shift, full-time Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse to join our ED team. You will provide direct patient care, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians, staff, and families to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold Texas RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC, NRP and TNCC certifications, with 1+ year ED experience preferred. This role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration, and timely triage within a Level IV

Qualifications

• Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Active ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and NRP certifications required or in progress at hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• TNCC within 18 months of hire.
• 1+ year ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care and develop a nursing care plan.
• Coordinate with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and nursing leadership.

Skills

Direct patient care

Time management

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Clinical communication

Education

Texas RN License (RN) - Texas BON

NLC multi-state license recognition

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS or ENPC certification

NRP certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Overview:

Join our team as a 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

Qualifications:

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.