RN, PICU, Part-Time, Prosper

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking an RN Staff DU to provide patient- and family-centered nursing care within a designated clinical unit. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, evidence-based decisions, exceptional service, and collaborative practice on a fast-paced unit.

Requirements include 1 year of nursing experience, an active TX RN license, BLS certification, and PALS/NRP with unit-specific certifications. The shift is 7p–7a, totaling 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct nursing experience.
• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care using the nursing process within the medical plan.
• Collaborate with the unit team to address acuity and patient needs.
• Safely advocate for patients and communicate professionally with families.
• Maintain safety, quality, and service excellence in caregiving and workflows.

Job description

The RN, Staff DU (Designated Unit) 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 within a specific clinical unit. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs and acuity of the unit's patient population. 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 DU serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team.

Shift: 7p - 7a

24 hours per week

PICU experience preferred but will consider ICU/Critical Care experience.

Education/Experience:

• 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
• Associate's in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• 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.