Description
Founding Team Opportunity | Full-Time Day & Night Positions
Be Part of Something New Opening October 2026
Why Join Parkland?
- $8,000 New Unit Hiring Incentive*
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Join a High-Performing Team
- Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits
- Founding Team for a Brand-New 56-Bed Medical/Surgical Unit
- Supportive Leadership & Career Growth
- Deliver Meaningful, Patient-Centered Care
Help Build Something Extraordinary
Imagine joining a team before the first patient arrives.
Parkland is opening a brand-new 56-bed Medical/Surgical Unit in October 2026, and we're looking for experienced Registered Nurses who want more than just a job. This is your opportunity to help establish the culture, shape best practices, and make a lasting impact from day one.
Our new unit features 20 double-occupancy rooms and 16 private rooms, caring for a diverse adult population with medical, surgical, and palliative care needs. As a founding team member, you'll help create an environment built on exceptional patient care, collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
Why Nurses Choose Parkland
Build a Legacy
Be among the first nurses to launch and define a brand-new inpatient unit.
Thrive on a High-Performing Team
Join a collaborative environment where respect, communication, and teamwork drive exceptional patient outcomes.
Competitive Total Rewards
Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Supportive Leadership
Work alongside engaged nurse leaders who are committed to your success and professional development.
Grow Your Career
Expand your clinical expertise, mentor future nurses, and explore advancement opportunities within one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
Provide Meaningful Care
Care for a diverse medical, surgical, and palliative care population while practicing at the top of your license in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Registered Nurse, you'll provide exceptional patient care while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Deliver skilled nursing care and evaluate patient outcomes
- Coordinate care across the healthcare team
- Educate patients and families on treatment, recovery, and discharge planning
- Advocate for patients while respecting cultural, religious, and personal preferences
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Serve as a Charge Nurse and/or preceptor when appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
We're Looking For Nurses Who Are
- Passionate about exceptional patient care
- Excited to help build a new unit from the ground up
- Strong communicators and collaborative teammates
- Adaptable in a dynamic acute care environment
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current Texas RN license or Compact RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
- Current BLS certification through:
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- American Red Cross (ARC)
- Military Training Network (MTN)
Preferred
Acute care nursing experience
Why Parkland?
At Parkland, nursing is more than a profession—it's a calling. We invest in our nurses through supportive leadership, innovative practice, continuing education, and meaningful opportunities for career advancement.
If you're ready to help launch a new Medical/Surgical unit, influence its future, and be part of something truly special, we'd love to meet you.
Apply Today and Become a Founding Member of Parkland's New Medical/Surgical Team
Hiring Incentive Eligibility
To qualify for the $8,000 Hiring Incentive, candidates must:
- Have a minimum of 2 years of RN experience
- Not be currently employed by Parkland
- Not have been employed by Parkland within the past 12 months
Requirements
Required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current Texas RN license or valid Compact RN license
Minimum 2 years of RN experience
Current BLS certification through:
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Red Cross (ARC)
Military Training Network (MTN)
Preferred
Acute care nursing experience
