RN - Emergency Department - up to 20k Bonus

RN - Emergency Department (Sign-on Bonus Eligible) Join UT Southwestern — Where Exceptional Nurses Thrive. 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. What We Offer Competitive Sign‑On Bonuses

• 20,000 Sign‑On Bonus for RNs with 3+ years of Emergency Department experience in a comparable, high‑volume setting
• 5,000 Sign‑On Bonus for nurses with less than 3 years of ED experience

Exceptional Benefits Free Medical Insurance – A no‑cost plan for full‑time employees Teacher Retirement System (TRS) – State‑supported retirement contributions Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education and professional growth Certification Pay & Referral Bonuses – Earn more for your expertise and helping build our team Clinical Ladder Program – Increase your earnings by up to $6,000 annually based on professional development and achievements Generous Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO plus holidays so you can truly recharge Schedule Options

1:00 PM – 1:00 AM

3:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Job Summary 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. Required Experience and Education Education: Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program by a governmental authority or nursing board Experience: 1 year of RN experience Licenses and Certifications (upon hire) – NLC Nursing Licensure Compact‑BNE ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (upon hire) required for NSICU, MICU, SICU, CVICU, EM, Labor & Delivery, and Rapid Response Team BLS Basic Life Support (upon hire) required for NSICU, MICU, SICU, NICU, CVICU, EM, Labor & Delivery, and Rapid Response Team NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (upon hire) required for NSICU, MICU, EM, and Rapid Response Team CPI Crisis Prevention Institute (upon hire) required for EM within 180 days TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (upon hire) required for EM within 1½ Yrs PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (upon hire) required for EM within 1½ Yrs NRP Neonatal Resuscitation (upon hire) required for Labor & Delivery AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (upon hire) and all L&D RN competencies for Labor & Delivery 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 consider age‑specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults). Actively anticipates patients and/or patient’s family needs and expectations and uses 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 expectations. Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Acts as coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team collaboratively. 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 on 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 caregiver 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 in the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature and research. Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model "Relationship Based Care" and delivers care using our Care Delivery System "PACE" – Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based. Provides appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patients, patient’s families, significant others and/or caregivers. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care. Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant others and/or caregivers. Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences. Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care. Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family each shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when they will return. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human‑subject research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subject research records. Performs other duties as assigned. Security and EEO Statement Security – This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO – UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Primary Location Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Organization 867900 - Emergency Room Schedule Full‑time Job Type Standard Job Level Individual Contributor Job Posting Apr 23, 2026, 9:02:48 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center