RN Emergency Room

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift

Emergency Registered Nurse – Day Shift at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital – Temple, Texas.

Full Time | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 36 Hours per Week.

Join one of the most respected Emergency Departments in Texas at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.

• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain and Stroke Center
• Approximately 220 patient visits per day
• 50 exam rooms and 6 trauma bays
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for Shared Governance, quality improvement projects, and leadership involvement

Our Emergency Department provides care for a diverse patient population, primarily adults with occasional pediatric patients. Registered nurses are highly skilled in

• Stroke activations
• STEMI activations
• Trauma care
• Emergency stabilization and intervention
• Evidence-based emergency nursing practices

RNs work closely with emergency department physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, registration teams, and support staff to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

• Work in a high-acuity, high-volume emergency department
• Develop advanced critical thinking and time-management skills
• Gain experience in trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergency care
• Participate in department committees and shared governance councils
• Contribute to initiatives focused on making emergency care better for everyone
• Be part of a supportive team where every voice matters

If you are passionate about emergency nursing and want to make a difference in a nationally recognized healthcare system, we encourage you to apply today.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

As a registered nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, and stay professional to foster therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth, and contribute to peers' development and…