Job Description
Join Elite Healthcare's Premier Triage Team in Sun-drenched El Paso!
Are you a compassionate, quick-thinking RN ready to earn top-tier compensation while making life-saving decisions? Sunrise Medical Center seeks a Triage Nurse to join our award-winning Emergency Department. Enjoy competitive salaries, state-of-the-art facilities, and work-life balance in Texas's fastest-growing medical hub.
Why El Paso? Affordable living, vibrant culture, and outdoor adventures at your doorstep. Relocation assistance available!
Responsibilities
- Assess incoming patients using evidence-based triage protocols (ESI, ATP)
- Collaborate with physicians to prioritize critical cases
- Document patient encounters with 100% accuracy in Epic EMR
- Provide telehealth consultations for remote communities
- Maintain compliance with TJC and CMS regulations
- Mentor junior nurses through our clinical ladder program
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Texas (or compact state)
- 3+ years ED or urgent care experience
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- BSN preferred (MSN/MHA for leadership track)
- Spanish fluency highly valued (bilingual bonus offered)
- Experience with ESI 5-level triage system
- Proven crisis communication skills
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights