Registered Nurse ER
You'll give direct care to patients with a wide range of conditions and injuries, including wound care and splinting. Dallas Medical Center is a community hospital.
Posted Oct 16 · Applications close Oct 16, 2027 · 1 year of experience
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts Hours: 12hr shifts
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Room (ER) · Hospital Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuriesPatients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries
- License
- RN license Current and valid state RN License.Current, valid state RN license
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current, valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
- Certification
- Current BLS certificate at hire Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Also asks
- Basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Education
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- One year as a staff RN in an acute care hospital Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
- Experience
- ER experience
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Triage on arrival by severity Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly
- Day to day
- Wound care and splinting performing procedures such as wound care or splinting
- Day to day
- Stabilizing patients and life-saving care in severe illness or trauma
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions
The workplace
A community hospital where Med Surg and Telemetry run 12-hour shifts with RNs and LVNs side by side, and the ICU handles vented and dialysis patients with advanced cardiac monitoring. If you commute from the Medical District, DART's Inwood/Love Field…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Emergency Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Dallas Medical Center’s careers page.
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Overview Shift’s Available: Varied Employment Type: PER DIEM Hours: 12hr shifts Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, TX We are seeking an Emergency Room RN, also referred to as an Emergency Department RN or Emergency Services RN. The ER RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses are skilled professionals who play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department.
Responsibilities Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Status Per Diem Shift Nights 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.
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What's around it?
Dallas, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Household income
- $70,518/yr, all local households, not nurse pay