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Get Access To All JobsEmergency Room Registered Nurse (Full-Time Evenings)
Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, TX
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurses to join our Level I Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment supported by strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork.
About us
- 630-bed specialty care teaching hospital
- Only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin
- Certified Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center
- 220+ ER visits per day
- 50 exam rooms and 6 trauma bays
What You’ll Do
- Provide high‑quality emergency care for adult and pediatric patients
- Work closely with ED Providers, Social Workers, and support teams
- Participate in shared governance, department councils, and improvement initiatives
- Build skills in Stroke and STEMI activations
- Contribute to a team culture focused on making ED experiences “Better for Everyone”
What We’re Looking For
- Current Texas RN license or compact license
- Previous Emergency Department experience preferred
- Strong critical‑thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment
- Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and excellent communication
If you’re ready to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in emergency care, we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today to join our team!
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role
- As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
- Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
- Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
- You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
- Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
- You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
- Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.
Key Success Factors
- A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
- Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
- Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
- Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
- Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
- Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- Grad of an Accredited RN Program
- Specialized field of study should be nursing.
- RN license.
- Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.
- 1 Year of ER Registered Nurse experience required
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Full-Time Evenings)
Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, TX
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurses to join our Level I Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment supported by strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork.
About us
- 630-bed specialty care teaching hospital
- Only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin
- Certified Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center
- 220+ ER visits per day
- 50 exam rooms and 6 trauma bays
What You’ll Do
- Provide high‑quality emergency care for adult and pediatric patients
- Work closely with ED Providers, Social Workers, and support teams
- Participate in shared governance, department councils, and improvement initiatives
- Build skills in Stroke and STEMI activations
- Contribute to a team culture focused on making ED experiences “Better for Everyone”
What We’re Looking For
- Current Texas RN license or compact license
- Previous Emergency Department experience preferred
- Strong critical‑thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment
- Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and excellent communication
If you’re ready to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in emergency care, we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today to join our team!
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role
- As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
- Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
- Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
- You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
- Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
- You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
- Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.
Key Success Factors
- A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
- Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
- Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
- Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
- Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
- Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- Grad of an Accredited RN Program
- Specialized field of study should be nursing.
- RN license.
- Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.
- 1 Year of ER Registered Nurse experience required
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Emergency Room RN
Target large hospital systems over small clinics
Large health systems like academic medical centers and regional hospital networks have dedicated HR and immigration teams. They sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than independent clinics or critical access hospitals, which rarely have the infrastructure to manage the process.
Confirm NCLEX licensure before your OPT start date
Your OPT authorization is tied to your field of study, and working as an RN requires an active state nursing license. Apply for NCLEX and your state license immediately after graduation so licensure delays do not eat into your 12-month OPT window.
Ask about sponsorship during the second interview round
Raise visa sponsorship after you have established your clinical value, not in the first screening call. Frame it as a long-term commitment question: you want to confirm the hospital has sponsored H-1B nurses before and intends to do so again.
Prioritize hospitals with night and weekend shift shortages
Emergency departments with chronic overnight and weekend staffing gaps are under more pressure to retain good nurses. That retention pressure makes them more willing to invest in H-1B sponsorship rather than lose a trained ER nurse they have already onboarded.
Get your H-1B timeline on paper before accepting an offer
Ask HR to confirm in writing that they will file your H-1B petition before your OPT expires. You need cap-gap coverage to bridge the gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation, and that only works if your employer files before April 1.
Document every clinical skill and certification you earn on OPT
ACLS, TNCC, and trauma certifications strengthen your H-1B petition by demonstrating specialized competency. Employers and immigration attorneys use your clinical record to build the specialty occupation argument, so keep a running log of every credential earned during OPT.
Emergency Room RN OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Emergency Room RN on OPT?
Yes. If you graduated from a U.S. nursing program, you can work as an ER RN on OPT as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. You must have an active state RN license before starting work. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization, and nursing does not qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension, so planning your H-1B sponsorship timeline early is critical.
Do hospitals commonly sponsor H-1B visas for ER nurses?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly by employer type. Large academic medical centers, nonprofit health systems, and Level I trauma centers sponsor H-1B nurses with much greater frequency than small community hospitals or outpatient facilities. ER nursing qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because the role requires a specific nursing degree. Browsing sponsorship-verified postings on Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find hospitals actively hiring OPT nurses with intent to sponsor.
What happens to my OPT status if I switch hospitals during my work authorization period?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must report the change in your SEVP portal within 10 days of starting the new position. The new job must still be directly related to your nursing degree. If there is a gap between jobs, you are allowed up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT before you fall out of status, so avoid extended gaps between ER nursing positions.
Does working night shifts or per diem affect my OPT authorization?
OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week in a role related to your degree. Per diem or PRN arrangements can satisfy this requirement as long as you consistently meet the 20-hour threshold across your shifts. Pure on-call arrangements where you rarely get called in may put your status at risk. Full-time ER nursing positions are the safest choice for maintaining compliant OPT employment.
What certifications should I prioritize to strengthen an H-1B petition as an ER nurse?
ACLS certification is considered baseline for most emergency departments and should be completed before or immediately after starting your OPT role. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) credentials add significant weight to an H-1B specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that ER nursing requires specialized training beyond a general nursing degree. Document all certifications with dates, as your immigration attorney will use them in your petition.