Registered Nurse - Cardiac PCU, PRN II, Days

Texas Health Southwest is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac PCU on a PRN (per diem) basis, working day shifts. This 36-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit provides intermediate and telemetry-level care for post-acute cardiac, general medical, endocrine, GI, and renal patients. You will work in a MAGNET-designated facility and Level III Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Center designation.

Clinical Setting

The Cardiac PCU maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 depending on acuity. The unit serves patients requiring intermediate care and telemetry monitoring in the post-acute phase of cardiac illness and related medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care utilizing the nursing process: assess patients, plan care, implement interventions, and evaluate effectiveness
• Incorporate age-specific safety and infection control measures into patient care
• Initiate action to meet patient and family information needs
• Maintain continuity of care across shifts, between facilities, and during out-of-hospital transfers
• Demonstrate confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Recognize and understand patients' individual needs and affiliations

Required Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
• CLIA Foreign Education Equivalency (CLIAFE) compliance if applicable
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification prior to providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days of hire
• One year of experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program

Preferred Qualifications

• Current PCU experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Schedule

• PRN/per diem employment
• Day shift
• Self-scheduling available to support work-life balance

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• Additional benefits available
• Strong Unit-Based Council (UBC)
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for educational and career growth, including leadership advancement opportunities

Work Location

Texas Health Southwest, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132