Registered Nurse RN - Surgical Trauma PCU, Full-time, Nights

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit at their Fort Worth facility. This full-time role involves providing critical care to patients with multi-system trauma and post-surgical needs. Join a MAGNET facility renowned for its standards of excellence and commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with a strong background in trauma care.
• High critical thinking skills required and ability for patient assessment.
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center or similar facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to surgical trauma patients.
• Monitor patient vitals and administer necessary interventions.
• Assist in managing complex cases requiring advanced clinical skills.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient monitoring

Trauma care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Trauma 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, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Department highlights:

• 17-bed Surgical Trauma PCU
• The Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit provides care to a patient population with trauma related injuries and pre- and post-surgical patients requiring specialized monitoring and interventions. Cares for patients sustaining sudden multi- system injuries; including blunt and/or penetrating trauma injuries, continuous cardiac monitoring, management of chest tubes, 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, and tracheostomy care, 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
• Primary Heart Attack Center PHAC
• 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