RN, Emergency Department

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Staff DU (Designated Unit) delivers competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by using the nursing process to support the established medical plan of treatment within a specific clinical unit. The nurse works as part of a team, using clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population. The role emphasizes patient safety, collaborative practice, exceptional customer relations, and professional communication. The RN serves as a patient advocate and contributes to the effectiveness and specialized workflows of the clinical team.

Cook Children’s Emergency Department is a Level II trauma center providing emergency surgical and specialty care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department has four trauma rooms, 77 beds, and 10 triage areas, and treats more than 120,000 patients from birth to age 21 in a typical year. The interdisciplinary staff includes physicians, respiratory therapists, child-life therapists, and orthopedic and wound care technicians. The department received the Emergency Nurses Association’s Lantern Award in July 2021.

This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on the third shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The employer is Texas-only; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct nursing experience.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Maintain primary residence in Texas and required licenses and credentials throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• PALS or NRP certification and specialty certifications are required after hire, per unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to support the established medical plan of treatment.
• Use clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the needs and acuity of the unit’s patient population.
• Maintain patient safety and collaborate with the clinical team.
• Provide exceptional customer relations and professional communication.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to the effectiveness and specialized workflows of the designated clinical team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree