RN, Med/Surg

Cook Children's; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s seeks an RN Staff Nurse for the Acute Medical & Surgical Unit (4 Main) in Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered nursing care, using the nursing process, and collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include 1 year of nursing experience, an active Texas RN license, and BLS. Post-hire certifications (PALS/NRP) may be required per unit guidelines and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• Active TX RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Post hire: PALS/NRP and unit certs as per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Maintain safety and professional communication with patients and families.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement the medical plan of care.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to unit performance.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Job description

## RN, Med/SurgApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-119481**Location:**Medical Center - Fort Worth**Department:**4 Main**Shift:**Third Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**36**Summary:**The RN Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs of each patient. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence. By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff Nurse serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team. **Shift: 7p - 7**a 4 Main – Acute Medical & Surgical Unit The patients on this 36-bed unit range in age from infants to adolescents, caring for a wide variety of medical, surgical, and behavioral diagnoses.**Education/Experience*** 1 year of direct nursing experience required.* Associate's in Nursing. **Licensure and/or Certification*** Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.* BLS - American Heart Association. **Post hire Requirements*** PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines. **About Us:** Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.