Registered Nurse Trauma Care Progressive Unit

Job Summary

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? 's South Austin Medical Center you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right.

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Trauma Care Unit (TCU), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. You will direct, monitor and evaluate the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.

• Perform and document patient assessments at the time of admission.
• Develop a plan of care, including discharge plans; revise the plan based on patients’ responses and evaluate regularly for effectiveness.
• Document outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments.
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy.
• Perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications.
• Review all new physician orders, ensure they are carried out and documented correctly, and verify other departments are notified.
• Provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Nurse Leader and to the oncoming shift to ensure continuity of care.

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience in an acute care setting – preferred.
• Experience in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) or adult intermediate care unit (IMC) – preferred.

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred.

• Current State of Texas Registered Nursing license or Compact License with Texas license obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 60 days of employment start date.
• NIH Stroke Scale obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation, or Trauma Nursing Core Course obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification – preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification – preferred.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.