RN Emergency Room Evenings

About the Role

As an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) on the evening shift at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, you will oversee patient care using a professional practice model. You will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, develop and evaluate individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans; adjust plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to promote informed health‑care decisions.
• Document learning needs and assess the effectiveness of education provided.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on patient condition and team competencies; follow up promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, registration staff, and support personnel to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Participate in shared‑governance, quality‑improvement projects, and leadership activities within the department.
• Contribute to peer development and demonstrate a commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of start date).

Skills

• Deep understanding of nursing standards, patient‑care procedures, and hospital policies.
• Knowledge of nursing laws, regulations, and professional guidelines.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, disease prevention, medication management, and side‑effect awareness.
• Respect for medical ethics, patient privacy, and professional conduct.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills for interacting with diverse patients, families, and staff.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, email, scheduling/payroll systems).

Unit Highlights

• 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
• Care for a diverse adult patient population with occasional pediatric patients

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
• Additional benefits may vary based on position type and level

Schedule

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