Registered Nurse / RN ICU

Ardent; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent seeks a night shift, full-time ICU Registered Nurse for Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas. You will plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care, collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure, multi-state licensure recognition, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) with timely updates. Previous ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Texas.
• Nurse Licensure Compact recognition preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS certification required at hire.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care, develop nursing care plans with patient/family and interdisciplinary staff, and communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Care planning

Interdisciplinary communication

Confidentiality

Education

Texas RN licensure

Nurse Licensure Compact recognition

BLS certification (within 14 days)

ACLS certification

PALS certification within 6 months

Job description

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intensive Care (ICU) 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 nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary and communicating changes in 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).
• RN with Texas Board of Nursing - OR - current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA is required upon hire.
• Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) through AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed program required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in an ICU hospital setting.
• Experience with patient safety best practices.