Registered Nurse RN - Neuroscience PCU - Full-time, Nights

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Neuroscience PCU. This full-time night position (7P start) offers 36 hours per week across 3-12 hour shifts in Fort Worth, TX.

The 25-bed Neuroscience PCU cares for neuro injuries and pre-/post-surgical patients with specialized monitoring, including seizures and brain tumors. Nurse: patient ratio 1:3; Magnet facility; Level I Trauma Center; stroke center; leadership supports growth and development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas.
• Strong critical thinking and patient-care skills.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience PCU – Full-time, 7P

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are better + together

Work location:Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 3-12 hours shifts, Night shift

Department highlights:

• 25-bed Neuroscience PCU
• Nurse: Patient ratio: 1:3
• The Neuro Progressive Care Unit provides care to a patient population with neuro related injuries and pre- and post-surgical patients requiring specialized monitoring and interventions, including seizures, epilepsy and brain tumors.
  Cares for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, management of chest tubes, vent and tracheostomy care, wound/skin care, titration of insulin drips for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) diagnosis, respiratory compromised patients that require specialized equipment including continuous respiratory interventions, multi-system organ failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, hematology, GI Bleeds, Renal/Liver Failure, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Imbalances, and cardiac abnormalities.
• MAGNET facility
• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified comprehensive stroke center
• The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team