Nurse Extern - Neuro ICU - PRN Nights

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Nurse Extern for the 22-bed Neuro Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU) on a PRN night shift basis. This role provides an excellent opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on experience in a high-acuity critical care environment while supporting the nursing team in direct patient care.

The Neuro ICU is a high-performing department specializing in stroke care, multi-system organ failure (MSOF), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventilator-dependent patients, and all forms of life support. The unit also supports the hospital's brain tumor and spine programs. The department maintains a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and has been recognized as a Beacon Reward Recipient three times.

Schedule

• PRN (as needed) night shift
• 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support according to the plan of care, assisting with activities of daily living based on patient and family preferences
• Serve as a patient advocate
• Collect patient data, identify and report significant findings to the nurse, and communicate per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns
• Assist in patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring accurate and appropriate documentation
• Perform procedures safely and proficiently, enter orders when applicable, and take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Work in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing schedules or workloads and welcome new team members
• Use interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment
• Maintain and enhance care skills, seek supervision when needed, and participate in process improvement
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following upon hire:
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) certification, OR
• Completion of a PCT (Patient Care Technician) training program, OR
• Junior I or higher level professional nursing student status with proof of completion of nursing fundamentals
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification prior to providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, maintained annually within 90 days

About the Department

The Neuro ICU is part of Texas Health Fort Worth, an 851-bed Magnet-designated hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930. The hospital is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level I Trauma Center. The department offers self-scheduling to support work-life balance, opportunities for educational and career growth, a robust Unit Based Council (UBC), and an engaged leadership team.