Registered Nurse (RN II) - Emergency Department (ED) (Full Time/Nights 7p-7a)

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN II) for its Emergency Department at Texas Health Dallas. This is a full-time, night-shift role with variable shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including weekend and holiday requirements. The department is fast-paced and high-volume, averaging 200 patients per day, and offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, an engaged leadership team, and a robust Unit Based Council. The RN responds to patients’ safety, physical, psychological, and social needs; treats patients with respect and honors their rights; seeks to understand each person’s perspective; engages families and caregivers in care; and uses a collaborative approach to help patients and families understand and address health and illness. The role is part of a supportive team focused on high-quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovations in nursing practice.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing required.
At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program required.
Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required annually, with completion within 90 days.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care Nurse (ATCN) required within 6 months.
High degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
One year of emergency department acute care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to patients’ priorities regarding their safety and physical, psychological, and social needs.
Honor patients’ worth and rights, handle patients with care, and address them by name.
Seek to understand other people’s perspectives.
Engage families and caregivers in healthcare situations.
Use professional, collaborative problem-solving to help patients and families understand and address health and illness, reaching decisions acceptable to those involved.