Nurse Extern- Trauma ICU
PRN Nights
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth- 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Here's What You Need
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) certification upon hire required, or,
- PCT Training Program Upon Hire required, or,
- Junior or higher-level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals upon hire required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
- Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
What You Will Do
- Patient Care & Support: Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
- Data Collection & Communication: Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
- Admission, Transfer & Discharge: Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
- Technical Skills & Safety: Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Collaboration & Cultural Sensitivity: Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
- Teamwork & Flexibility: Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
- Professional Development & Improvement: Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse Extern
- Benefits include 401k and other benefits.
- Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.
We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.
Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected].
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