Registered Nurse Emergency Department & Substance Abuse Float

Cedar Park, Texas

Our unique facility combines a high-functioning 9-bed Emergency Department with a 10-bed inpatient unit. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. RISE Community Hospital LLC is a specialty hospital.

Posted Sep 22

Unit and setting: Emergency Department · Hospital Our unique facility combines a high-functioning 9-bed Emergency Department with a 10-bed inpatient unit.
License: RN license Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term: Full-Time | Part-Time/PRN

Do you qualify?

License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Certification: BLS Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Certification: ACLS
Certification: PALS
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience: minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience in a hospital setting Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience in a hospital setting.
Experience: ER nursing experience in a hospital setting

Preferred

Certification: TNCC Certification TNCC Certification.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience: Experience in substance abuse, detox, or behavioral healthcare settings Experience in substance abuse, detox, or behavioral healthcare settings.

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What it pays

Night differential: Pay: $40-$45/hr + Night and Weekend Differentials Pay: $40-$45/hr + Night and Weekend Differentials
Extra pay: Night and Weekend Differentials

Benefits

Benefits401(k) matching401(k) matching
BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
BenefitsFlexible scheduleFlexible schedule
BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
BenefitsHealth savings accountHealth savings account
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off

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BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance

The role and schedule

Floating: float between emergency and substance abuse recovery If you thrive in dynamic environments where critical care skills meet compassionate advocacy, this dual-focus float role was made for you.
Unit: inpatient unit Our unique facility combines a high-functioning 9-bed Emergency Department with a 10-bed inpatient unit.
Day to day: rapid assessments, triage, IV/central line care, and critical interventions for acute medical and traumatic emergencies Emergency Nursing: Deliver rapid assessments, triage, IV/central line care, and critical interventions for acute medical and traumatic emergencies.
Day to day: direct bedside care for patients navigating substance use disorders and detox Recovery & Detox Support: Provide direct bedside care for patients navigating substance use disorders and detox.
Day to day: administer pain management, monitor withdrawal using CIWA protocols, and manage acute symptoms like DTs and tachycardia Administer pain management, monitor withdrawal using protocols like CIWA, and manage acute symptoms (such as DTs and tachycardia) with empathy and clinical precision.
Day to day: mental health screenings, emotional support to families, and connecting patients with addiction recovery resources Holistic Patient Advocacy: Conduct mental health screenings, provide emotional support to families, and connect patients with resources for long-term addiction recovery.
Day to day: partner with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to build treatment plans Collaborative Care: Partner with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to build evidence-based, individual treatment plans.
Unit size: 9-bed Emergency Department
Unit size: 10-bed inpatient unit
Start: Late September 2026 Start Date: Late September 2026

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Nurse to patient: lower-ratio environment Tight-Knit Team Culture: Work in a streamlined, lower-ratio environment where your voice matters and team collaboration is key.

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Registered Nurse – Emergency & Substance Abuse Recovery Float (New Facility Launch!)

Location: Mansfield, TX
Facility: RISE Community Hospital DFW
Start Date: Late September 2026
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time/PRN
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Pay: $40-$45/hr + Night and Weekend Differentials

Be Part of Something New from Day One

Are you an experienced Emergency Department RN looking for a role with variety, purpose, and room to make a real impact?

RISE Community Hospital DFW is opening its doors this fall in Mansfield, and we’re building a team of compassionate, skilled nurses to help us set a new standard for community care. Rise has operated in central Texas over 10 years and cared for over 30,000 patients, we are looking forward to bringing our services to the DFW area.

Our unique facility combines a high-functioning 9-bed Emergency Department with a 10-bed inpatient unit. Alongside fast-paced emergency care, we host the RISE Recovery Program—providing medical clearance, stabilization, and a safe harbor for patients taking their first critical steps toward sobriety.

If you thrive in dynamic environments where critical care skills meet compassionate advocacy, this dual-focus float role was made for you.

What You’ll Do

As an ED & Substance Abuse Float RN, no two days will look the same. You will split your expertise between high-acuity emergency treatment and specialized recovery support:

Emergency Nursing: Deliver rapid assessments, triage, IV/central line care, and critical interventions for acute medical and traumatic emergencies.

Recovery & Detox Support: Provide direct bedside care for patients navigating substance use disorders and detox. Administer pain management, monitor withdrawal using protocols like CIWA, and manage acute symptoms (such as DTs and tachycardia) with empathy and clinical precision.

Holistic Patient Advocacy: Conduct mental health screenings, provide emotional support to families, and connect patients with resources for long-term addiction recovery.

Collaborative Care: Partner with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to build evidence-based, individual treatment plans.

What We’re Looking For

Requirements

Licensure

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Certifications

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of ER nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

TNCC Certification.

Experience in substance abuse, detox, or behavioral healthcare settings.

Why Join RISE?

Brand-New Facility: Help shape the culture, workflows, and care environment before we open our doors in late September 2026.

Meaningful Impact: Play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between emergency stabilization and long-term recovery for the DFW community.

Tight-Knit Team Culture: Work in a streamlined, lower-ratio environment where your voice matters and team collaboration is key.

Ready to elevate your nursing career?

Apply today to join the founding nursing team at RISE Community Hospital DFW!

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

What's around it?

In Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,846/mo
Household income: $129,545/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Cedar Park, TX

NeighborhoodsCedar Park is primarily built around established master-planned subdivisions developed between the 1990s and 2010s, characterized by mature tree canopies and finished suburban landscaping. Established neighborhoods such as Blockhouse Creek are known for community amenities and established green spaces, while areas like The Ranch at Cypress Creek, Cypress Bend, and Anna attract buyers looking for direct proximity to top elementary schools. Subdivisions surrounding the Cedar Park Center and retail corridors offer premium positioning for quick access to shopping, while healthcare workers seeking newer construction are largely pushed north to the Leander border.

Cedar Park is primarily built around established master-planned subdivisions developed between the 1990s and 2010s, characterized by mature tree canopies and finished suburban landscaping. Established neighborhoods such as Blockhouse Creek are known for community amenities and established green spaces, while areas like The Ranch at Cypress Creek, Cypress Bend, and Anna attract buyers looking for direct proximity to top elementary schools.

Subdivisions surrounding the Cedar Park Center and retail corridors offer premium positioning for quick access to shopping, while healthcare workers seeking newer construction are largely pushed north to the Leander border.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: lrgrealty.com

Getting aroundCedar Park is heavily car-dependent, with mobility anchored by US-183, the 183A Toll Road, and RM 1431 (Whitestone Boulevard). Commuting to medical centers in neighboring Round Rock takes roughly 12 minutes via US-183, while drives south to North Austin facilities and The Domain corridor average 12 to 18 minutes outside of peak congestion. Commutes into central Austin face steep slowdowns along US-183 and MoPac during weekday shift changes, though the Capital MetroRail Red Line station at Lakeline offers an alternative rail option running south into downtown Austin.

Cedar Park is heavily car-dependent, with mobility anchored by US-183, the 183A Toll Road, and RM 1431 (Whitestone Boulevard). Commuting to medical centers in neighboring Round Rock takes roughly 12 minutes via US-183, while drives south to North Austin facilities and The Domain corridor average 12 to 18 minutes outside of peak congestion.

Commutes into central Austin face steep slowdowns along US-183 and MoPac during weekday shift changes, though the Capital MetroRail Red Line station at Lakeline offers an alternative rail option running south into downtown Austin.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ravengrouptx.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: lrgrealty.com Source 4: cedarparktxliving.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Cedar Park centers on the city's 1,000-plus acres of parkland and expansive trail network. The Brushy Creek Regional Trail links more than 30 miles of hike-and-bike paths winding past limestone formations, parks, and designated birdwatching hotspots. Shorter recreational outings include the 1.5-mile Cedar Park Hiking Trail and wooded paths near Lakeline, along with 250 acres of dedicated cave preserves. For water recreation, residents are positioned a short drive from Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and the broader Highland Lakes chain along the Colorado River.

Outdoor life in Cedar Park centers on the city's 1,000-plus acres of parkland and expansive trail network. The Brushy Creek Regional Trail links more than 30 miles of hike-and-bike paths winding past limestone formations, parks, and designated birdwatching hotspots.

Shorter recreational outings include the 1.5-mile Cedar Park Hiking Trail and wooded paths near Lakeline, along with 250 acres of dedicated cave preserves. For water recreation, residents are positioned a short drive from Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and the broader Highland Lakes chain along the Colorado River.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: lrgrealty.com Source 2: cedarparktxliving.com Source 3: cedarparktexasedc.com

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Living in Cedar Park

Cedar Park offers relocating nurses an established, self-contained suburban retreat positioned directly between the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country and North Austin's medical hubs. Unlike outward-sprawling fringe communities, Cedar Park is largely built out, offering mature neighborhoods like Blockhouse Creek and The Ranch at Cypress Creek that are shaded by developed trees and zoned to top-performing Leander and Round Rock school districts. Commute logistics are efficient for regional healthcare workers: US-183 and the 183A Toll Road place Round Rock medical centers and Domain-area facilities within a 12-to-18-minute drive, though traffic heading into downtown Austin during standard shift changes remains heavily congested.

On days off, life avoids corporate sterility thanks to the 30-mile Brushy Creek Regional Trail, weekend visits to the Texas Farmer's Market at Bell, and independent dinner spots like Blue Corn Harvest. Minor league hockey and concerts at the city-owned H-E-B Center deliver big-venue entertainment without downtown parking headaches. While you trade away late-night urban walkability and face retail corridors dominated by suburban strip malls, Cedar Park provides a dependable, highly organized base with effortless access to both regional hospitals and Hill Country lakes.

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As of 2026Source 1: lrgrealty.com Source 2: ravengrouptx.com Source 3: visitcedarparktexas.com Source 4: cedarparktexasedc.com Source 5: reddit.com

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