Registered Nurse II - Emergency Department

At Houston Methodist, the Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section EXPERIENCE * Twelve months registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required * RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and * BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and * ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and * PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and * NIHSTROKE - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (AHA) - American Heart Association within 4 months and * NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute within 4 months Preferred * Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification or * ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) or * TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) We hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. At Houston Methodist, nurses develop their skills through a wide range of educational programs, collaborate with physicians to provide the best care and build upon a world-class reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research. We hold ourselves - and the careers we build - to a higher standard. Our growing, inclusive health care system offers: * Superior practice settings * High safety standards * Professional development & nursing education * Meaningful collaboration with physicians * Unparalleled support I CARE VALUES * Integrity We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. * Compassion We embrace the whole person and respond to emotional, ethical and spiritual concerns as well as physical needs. * Accountability We hold ourselves accountable for our actions. * Respect We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity and value. * Excellence We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Fast Facts | Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital * 98 operating beds * 9 operating rooms * 924 affiliated physicians * 927 employees * 4,811 admissions * 63,675 outpatient visits * 18,773 emergency room visits * 555 births Hear from our Chief Nursing Officer, Caroline Mascarenhas: Carolina Mascarenhas Chief Nursing Officer Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital "Being a part of Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital means being at the forefront of health care innovation, where we embrace new ideas and our training programs empower our staff to lead the way in their respective fields." About Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital officially opened in March 2025 as Houston Methodist's ninth hospital, bringing world-class care and cutting-edge technology to the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. With 100 beds at opening (licensed for 276), the hospital is equipped with advanced innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families and elevate the care experience. Located off Highway 290 between Barker-Cypress and Jarvis Road, the hospital campus also includes medical office buildings that house our breast care center, cancer and infusion center, orthopedics and sports medicine and multi-specialty physician practices.