Registered Nurse Nursery
Dallas Regional Medical Center
Mesquite, Texas
RN
Posted Aug 12
- Shift
- 12-hour
- Unit
- Nursery
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Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Overview
- Department: Nursery
- Shift’s Available: Varied
- Employment Type: Per Diem
- Hours: 12hr shifts
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- Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
We are seeking a Nursery Registered Nurse, also referred to as our Newborn Nursery Nurse or Postnatal Nurse. The Nursery Registered Nurse provides specialized care to newborn infants in the newborn nursery, typically within the first few hours to days of life. Their primary goal is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of newborns, and to support new parents in early infant care.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)
Perform newborn assessments immediately after birth including Apgar scoring, vital signs, weight, and measurements while monitoring for signs of distress, infection, jaundice, or feeding issues Administer medications and vaccinations while providing basic hygiene care such as bathing, diapering, cord care, swaddling, and temperature regulation Support breastfeeding or formula feeding by educating and assisting mothers and monitoring intake and output Document newborn care accurately and communicate with pediatricians, OB nurses, and lactation consultants Educate parents on newborn care including feeding, bathing, safe sleep, and signs of illness while offering emotional support Respond to neonatal emergencies and assist with resuscitation or transfer to the NICU when needed
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BCLS upon hire and maintain current. NRP within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Variable Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
- BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
- NRP within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Place
- City
- Mesquite, Texas
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 202
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Mesquite is a suburban Dallas neighbor blending Texas prairie roots with big-city proximity. Rodeo heritage meets commuter convenience along I-30 and I-635, making it a practical base for nurses driving to DFW medical centers.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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You would be joining a 202-bed acute care hospital in Mesquite that has been part of Prime Healthcare since 2015. It is the only trauma center within 13 miles, runs a 24/7 emergency department that was the first accredited geriatric…
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