Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Mids 1-1 $15K Sign-on Bonus

36 hours per week, 3 days per week (1:00 PM – 1:00 AM), 12-hour shifts (12X3 Mid/Evening).

About the role

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care. You'll be at the heart of our patient-centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you'll be accountable for your performance and empowered to take initiative for your professional growth—while being engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Inclement weather status: Required to report to work (Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact). Non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational processes.
• Communicates clearly to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members and evaluates understanding of information.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
• Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
• Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Additional certifications as required by department.
• Minimum 12 months RN experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program.
• Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards.
• Works with confidential material.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Factors (% of Time):
  • Standing Stationary: 20%
  • Standing/Moving About: 60%
  • Sitting: 15%
  • Climbing: 2%
  • Bending (stooping/crouching): 20%
  • Kneeling: 2%
  • Crawling: 1%
  • Reaching: 30%
  • Handling: 90%
  • Talking: 90%
  • Driving: 0%
  • Smelling: 15%
• Hearing (% of Time):
  • Normal Noise Level: 100%
  • Occasional Loud Noise: 0%
  • Constant/Very Loud Noise: 0%
  • Constant Low Level Noise: 0%
• Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):
  • Respiratory Irritants: 5%
  • Skin Irritants: 50%
  • Allergic Irritants: 50%
  • Wet Work – Hands: 50%
  • Wet Work – Feet: 1%
  • Operation of Heavy Equipment: 0%
  • Climbing of Ladders: 0%
  • Working in High Places: 0%
  • Use of Electrical Equipment: 50-75%
  • Use of Sharp Utensils: 25-50%
  • Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: 80%
• Carrying (% of Time):
  • Up to 10 Lbs: 50%
  • 10-20 Lbs: 30%
  • 20-50 Lbs: 10-30%
  • 50-100 Lbs: 10%
  • 100+ Lbs: 0%
• Lifting (% of Time):
  • Up to 10 Lbs: 45%
  • 10-20 Lbs: 30%
  • 20-50 Lbs: 10-30%
  • 50-100 Lbs: 10%
  • 100+ Lbs: 0%
• Push/Pull (% of Time):
  • Up to 10 Lbs: 10%
  • 10-20 Lbs: 10%
  • 20-50 Lbs: 30%
  • 50-100 Lbs: 10%
  • 100+ Lbs: 10%
• Visual Demands: Vision essential.
• Environmental Demands (% of Time):
  • Indoor: 100%
  • Outdoor: 0%
  • Hot Environment: 0%
  • Cold Environment: 0%
  • Visual Strain: 10%

About the employer

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital serving Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. Facilities include a newly expanded 40,000-square-foot emergency department, renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, interventional radiology suite, a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit.

The hospital has been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. Distinctions include:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified (2026-2027)
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies (2025 & 2026)
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders (2025 & 2026)
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces (2026)
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas (2026)
• Military Friendly Gold Employer (2025)