RN - NICU - PRN Commit (Nights
Dallas, Texas
Posted Aug 17 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- NICU
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Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
- Department: NICU
- Location: Children's Health Dallas
- Shift: Nights
- Job Type: (On-Site)
Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
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Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary
Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
- Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
- Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
- Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.
- Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.
Work experience
- At least 1 year registered nursing experience required
Education
- BSN in Nursing required.
Licenses and certifications
- Registered Nurse-1N-RN Essential Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
- Basic Life Support-2R-BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-2R-ACLS Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) New employees must obtain life support department specific certification within 6 months of hire. Effective January, 1, 2026, current employees must obtain PALS certification upon expiration of their PACES. - Time Frame: 180 Days
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program-2P-NRP Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) New employees must obtain life support department specific certification within 6 months of hire. Effective January, 1, 2026, current employees must obtain PALS certification upon expiration of their PACES. - Time Frame: 180 Days
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support-2R-PALS Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) New employees must obtain life support department specific certification within 6 months of hire. Effective January, 1, 2026, current employees must obtain PALS certification upon expiration of their PACES. - Time Frame: 180 Days
- Pediatric Assessment, Communication and Escalation Skills-2R-PACES Essential ACLS/NRP/PALS/PACES (Department specific requirements - see addendum) New employees must obtain life support department specific certification within 6 months of hire. Effective January, 1, 2026, current employees must obtain PALS certification upon expiration of their PACES. - Time Frame: 180 Days
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
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“Other information: WORK EXPERIENCE * At least 1 year registered nursing experience required EDUCATION * BSN in Nursing required. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Registered Nurse-1N-RN Essential Current” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN license (Texas)
- Experience working with neonates
- Patient comfort
- Nursing
- NRP Certification
- Paid parental leave
- RN License
- Caregiver leave
- PALS Certification
Place
- City
- Dallas, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Local household income
- $70,518/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Dallas area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Dallas blends big-city energy with Lone Star warmth, offering nurses a sprawling metro packed with major medical centers, diverse dining, and pro sports. The Trinity River and lively Bishop Arts District give the city local flavor, while a strong healthcare job market makes it a practical relocation pick.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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The practical backdrop is a North Texas suburb where nurses often price rent between about $1,200 and $2,300 a month, from the historic downtown arts district to newer buildings farther west near the tollways, where one-bedrooms commonly land around $1,450–$1,700.…
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NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
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