Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Frisco, Texas
Legacy ER & Urgent Care

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Night Shift)

Location: Frisco, Texas
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
Hours per Week: 32

Job Summary

Provide patient-focused nursing care for acutely ill or injured patients of all ages using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Deliver holistic, compassionate care addressing clinical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and maintain high patient satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions

• Triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity and resources.
• Implement and monitor care plans; document patient condition accurately.
• Perform basic respiratory services including capnography, pulse oximetry, oxygen administration, and nebulized treatments.
• Facilitate patient transfers and discharges.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and specimen processing procedures.
• Maintain composure under stress and adapt to workplace changes.
• Participate in policy development, staff education, competency training, and performance evaluations.
• Follow all applicable regulatory guidelines including Texas Board of Nursing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to emergency nursing practice.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 25 lbs occasionally; regularly lift/move more than 10 lbs.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Constant decision-making and concentration required.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing.

No prior travel experience is required for this position.