RN, Med/Surg
Cook Children's Health Care System
Fort Worth, Texas
Health system employer
Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 25 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights · 36 hours
- Nurse to patient
- 1:3–1:4
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
stated in this posting
Pay
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About this role
Location
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department
5 Main
Shift
Third Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
36
Summary
The RN Staff Nurse on 5 Main is responsible for delivering competent, individualized nursing care to patients and families by utilizing the nursing process to augment the established medical plan of treatment. Operating with a strong team orientation, this nurse integrates sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making to address the unique needs of each patient. The role emphasizes exceptional customer relations and professional communication, ensuring that care is delivered with both clinical precision and a high level of service excellence.
By maintaining a focus on safety and collaborative practice, the RN Staff Nurse serves as a vital advocate for the patient while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team.
5 Main
36 bed unit with a patient population that includes pulmonary and infectious disease. Age ranges from newborn to young adult. 1:3 - 1:4 Ratio
Education/Experience
1 year of direct nursing experience required. 2+ years inpatient experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Associate's degree in nursing.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license. BLS (American Heart Association).
Post hire
Requirements
PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.
About Us
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
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“Age ranges from newborn to young adult. 1:3 - 1:4 Ratio Education/Experience 1 year of direct nursing experience required. 2+ years inpatient experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Associate's degree in n…” · from this posting
Requirements
- 1 year of direct nursing experience required.
- 2+ years inpatient experience preferred.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- Associate's degree in nursing.
- Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
- Active, unrestricted TX Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- BLS (American Heart Association).
- Post hire
- PALS or NRP and specialty certifications per unit guidelines.
Place
- City
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,509/mo
- Local household income
- $79,507/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
Fort Worth area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Fort Worth blends Western heritage with modern healthcare opportunities, offering nurses a lower-key alternative to neighboring Dallas. The Historic Stockyards district and a revitalized downtown create a distinct cultural identity. Affordable housing options appeal to relocating healthcare professionals seeking a balance of career growth and laid-back Texas living.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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