Registered Nurse / RN ER

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a dedicated night shift Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Tyler, TX. This full-time role involves administering patient care across a diverse age range, utilizing a collaborative approach to meet individual patient needs effectively.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in nursing, current Texas RN License, and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas RN License is required.
• Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required before the end of orientation.
• PALS or ENPC certification required before the end of orientation.
• NIHSS certification required before the end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Prioritizes patient care needs based on assessments.
• Delivers care in accordance with physician’s orders and hospital policies.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS or ENPC Certification

NIHSS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, 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:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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 needs 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 the physician’s orders and treatment protocols and in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)
• Must maintain 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) is required before the end of orientation
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) is required before the 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)