Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a variable shift, PRN Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our ER team. You will provide critical nursing care across age groups, support rapid assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires a Texas RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC certification, and NIHSS readiness. Flexible PRN scheduling and orientation support are offered to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas RN license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS required before the end of orientation.
• PALS or ENPC required before the end of orientation.
• NIHSS certification before the end of orientation.

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.

Skills

Texas RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

NIHSS

Education

Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, 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 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 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)