Senior Trauma Center Registered Nurse

Parkland Health; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Trauma Center with high-acuity patient care. The role involves coordinating care, documenting activations, and ensuring adherence to trauma protocols within a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of nursing experience, Texas RN licensure, and certifications in BLS, ACLS/ALS, PALS/ENPC, and TNCC/ATCN. Shifts are full-time rotating, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience; trauma/acute care preferred.
• Licensure and certifications required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enhance trauma care for all trauma center patients using clinical expertise.
• Manage trauma activations, document criteria, and coordinate care.
• Collect data for trauma registry and performance improvement.
• Conduct daily rounds and ensure plan of care is followed.
• Maintain compliance with trauma designation and center requirements.
• Foster communication and teamwork across departments.

Skills

Trauma care expertise

Communication skills

ICD-9 coding knowledge

Nursing assessment

Team coordination

Ability to work variable hours

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Two years nursing experience

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Trauma Center with high-acuity patient care. The role involves coordinating care, documenting activations, and ensuring adherence to trauma protocols within a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of nursing experience, Texas RN licensure, and certifications in BLS, ACLS/ALS, PALS/ENPC, and TNCC/ATCN. Shifts are full-time rotating, including weekends and holidays.