Registered Nurse / RN ER

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a day shift, full-time Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to a broad patient population in a Level I trauma center setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, follow physician orders and hospital protocols, and participate in orientation and ongoing professional development. A valid Texas RN license and required certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) is required.
• 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.
• ACLS is required before the end of orientation.
• PALS or ENPC is 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 collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate nursing care.
• Prioritizes patient care needs based on assessment and uses the nursing process to plan care accordingly.
• Delivers care in line with physician orders, protocols, and hospital/department policy.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS/ENPC Certification

NIHSS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)

Tools

Texas RN License

Job description

Overview

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

Overview

Join our team as a day 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)