RN - Emergency Department - 5k Bonus

RN - Emergency Department Join UT Southwestern — Where Exceptional Nurses Thrive

At UT Southwestern, we take care of the people who take care of others. When you join our team, you’ll find a supportive environment, meaningful work, and a rewards package designed to help you grow professionally while maintaining real work‑life balance.

Exceptional Benefits
Free Medical Insurance – A no‑cost plan for full time employees
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) – State‑supported retirement contributions to help secure your future
Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education and professional growth
Certification Pay & Referral Bonuses – Earn more for your expertise and helping build our team
Career Growth & Recognition
Clinical Ladder Program – Increase your earnings by up to $6,000 annually based on professional development and achievements

Work‑Life Balance
Generous Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO plus holidays so you can truly recharge

Schedule Options
Night shifts available:

o 7:00 PM - AM

To explore all the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit:
Our Benefits | UT Southwestern Medical Center Careers

We invite you to apply to our Emergency Department, where people come first and growth is encouraged. Our leadership team is dedicated to supporting every team member through open communication, hands-on guidance, and a collaborative work environment. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, we are committed to helping you develop, grow, and succeed. We offer opportunities for professional advancement, ongoing learning, and meaningful mentorship.

If you’re seeking a supportive department with leaders who truly invest in their people, we’d love to hear from you.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board and

• Experience
  1 year of RN experience.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Upon Hire and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Required
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Required
  (NIHSS) Natl Inst Health Stroke Scale Required
  (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER Required for EM within 180 Days and
  (TNCC) TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURS Required for EM within 1-1/2 Yrs and
  (PALS) PEDS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPOR Required for EM within 1-1/2 Yrs and

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree BSN

• Experience

  3 or more years Emergency Department experience

JOB DUTIES

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults).
• Actively anticipates patients and/or patient's family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion. Shares information and observations of the patient and/or patient's family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care.
• Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient in plan of care and keeps patient, family and/or care-giver informed.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, into the provision of…