Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Evening Shift

Schedule

Full‑time, 3:00 pm – 3:00 am, 36 hours per week.

Why Join Our Emergency Department?

• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• Approximately 220 patient visits per day
• 50 exam rooms and 6 trauma bays
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for shared governance, quality‑improvement projects, and leadership involvement

Unit Highlights

• Provides care for a diverse adult patient population with occasional pediatric patients
• RNs are highly skilled in stroke activations, STEMI activations, trauma care, and emergency stabilization/intervention
• Evidence‑based emergency nursing practices

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas, we are guided by core values: serving faithfully with a joyful heart, never settling, being together, and making an impact.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, you will oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, assessing patient responses, securing patient transport, and following the Texas Nursing Practice Act while delegating tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs
• Create, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Adjust care plans to achieve desired outcomes
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower better health choices
• Assess and document learning needs regularly
• Collaborate with colleagues and community resources to develop comprehensive care plans
• Delegate tasks thoughtfully and follow up promptly
• Apply problem‑solving strategies with patients, families, and staff
• Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in care delivery
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, and commit to personal growth
• Contribute to peer development and demonstrate community‑service commitment

Key Success Factors

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient‑care standards, procedures, and policies
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines applicable in Texas
• Familiarity with hospital procedures and regulations
• Proficiency in medical terminology, disease prevention, management, common medications, and side effects
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Positive social skills for interacting with a diverse range of individuals
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling/payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current RN license in Texas
• BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of start)
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Room RN experience

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5 %
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level