Job Description
Join our award-winning team at Dallas Regional Medical Center, where we're revolutionizing emergency care in North Texas. As a Registered Nurse in our state-of-the-art Emergency Department, you'll deliver life-saving interventions while advancing your career in a trauma-level I facility with cutting-edge technology. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled continuing education opportunities. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and patient-centered excellence.
Our 24/7 emergency department handles 85,000+ annual visits with a 12-bed trauma bay and dedicated pediatric unit. You'll collaborate with board-certified emergency physicians, specialized technicians, and transport teams in a fast-paced environment where every moment matters.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and implement evidence-based interventions for acute/critical patients using systematic triage protocols
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and life-support measures while monitoring vital signs and ECG rhythms
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care teams including trauma surgeons, specialists, and social services
- Document electronic health records with precision and maintain regulatory compliance (HIPAA/JCAHO)
- Educate patients/families on discharge plans, medication management, and preventive care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and emergency response drills
- Maintain emergency equipment and supplies per hospital protocols
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Texas (or compact state eligibility)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN with 2+ years ED experience considered
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications required
- Minimum 2 years acute care experience with 1 year emergency department focus
- Proficiency in EPIC EMR and emergency documentation systems
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize rapid assessments
- Experience with trauma resuscitation, stroke alerts, and cardiac emergencies
- Excellent communication skills for high-stress team collaboration