Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room-PRN
Job Description
About the Role
Join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room-PRN in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENA) TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course or Instructor (ENA) KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act Demonstrates proficient time management skills Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
- manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.
Requirements
- 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)
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Houston Methodist as a Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room-PRN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse II (RN) Emergency Room-PRN at Houston Methodist a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Emergency Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Emergency Nursing position at Houston Methodist is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Communication, Active Listening, Patient Care, Teamwork, Coaching, Mentoring, Patient-Centered Care, Nursing Assessments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Nursing role.
Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse II will use therapeutic communication to establish relationships with patients and the healthcare team to collaborate on the plan of care, while also conducting nursing assessments, assisting with treatments, and maintaining medical records. Responsibilities include developing a...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
2mo ago
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