Join UT Southwestern — Where Exceptional Nurses Thrive
At UT Southwestern, we take care of the people who take care of others. 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
Paid in three installments at 6, 12, and 18 months
- $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus for nurses with less than 3 years of RN experience
Exceptional Benefits
- Free Medical Insurance – A no‑cost plan for full time employees
- Teacher Retirement System (TRS) – State‑supported retirement contributions to help secure your future
- Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education and professional growth
- Certification Pay & Referral Bonuses – Earn more for your expertise and helping build our team
- Career Growth & Recognition
- Clinical Ladder Program – Increase your earnings by up to $6,000 annually based on professional development and achievements
Work‑Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO plus holidays so you can truly recharge
Schedule Options
- Night shifts available: 7:00 PM – 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. We offer opportunities for professional advancement, ongoing learning, and meaningful mentorship. If you’re seeking a supportive department with leaders who truly invest in their people, we’d love to hear from you.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board and
1 year of RN experience.
- Licenses and Certifications
(NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Upon Hire and
(ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Required for NSICU, MICU, SICU, CVICU, EM, Labor & Delivery, and Rapid Response Team Upon Hire and
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Required for NSICU, MICU, SICU, NICU, CVICU, EM, Labor & Delivery, and Rapid Response Team Upon Hire and
(NIHSS) Natl Inst Health Stroke Scale Required for NSICU, MICU, EM, and Rapid Response Team Upon Hire and
(CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER Required for EM within 180 Days and
(TNCC) TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURS Required for EM within 1-1/2 Yrs and
(PALS) PEDS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPOR Required for EM within 1-1/2 Yrs and
(PALS) PEDS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPOR Required for Rapid Response Team Upon Hire and
(NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION Required for Labor & Delivery Upon Hire and
Required for Labor & Delivery: AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and all L&D RN competencies Upon Hire
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree BSN
3 or more years Emergency Department experience
JOB DUTIES
- Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults).
- Actively anticipates patients and/or patient’s family needs and expectations and utilizes 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 expectation.
- Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion. 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 upon 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 care-giver 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, into 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 every 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-subjects 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-subjects 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $81,515.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
