ER Registered Nurse
Southlake, Texas
Methodist-Southlake Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

Location: Southlake, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work at main hospital and free-standing ER satellite locations within 90 miles.
• Schedule: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM).
• Forensic Evidence Collection Training required (training offered but unpaid).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start required.
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation, updated annually.
• Tdap vaccination required.
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months required; annual updates required. For positive responders, chest X-ray within 12 months and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series and positive titer or signed declination form)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).

Background and Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start, including county criminal background, sex offender search, and state police investigation if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Completion of facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgment, internet access form, and security questionnaire prior to start.
• Photo for badge (passport style) required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete competency exams within 30 days of start.
• Medication and dysrhythmia exams have specific retake policies and study guides provided.
• Forensic Evidence Collection Training is mandatory; training time is unpaid.
• Work locations include main hospital and satellite ER sites in Coppell and North Richland Hills, TX.

This position is ideal for ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with comprehensive training and certification requirements in a multi-site emergency care environment.