Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Company: Cook Children's Health Care System
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ED - Emergency Department - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Staff Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Emergency Dept Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36 Summary: Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Consistently maintains a professional, therapeutic, helpful image and attitude. Provides emotional support to families in crisis. Provides Spanish translation and interpretation for all aspects of emergency care. Education: - Associates degree required. - At least two years' experience in a direct patient care setting preferred. - Demonstrates proficiency in English and secondary language. - Special consideration for experienced translator in the following language: Spanish. - Familiarity with medical terminology an asset. - Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred. - Spanish interpreters / translators must meet Spanish proficiency levels defined by Cook Childrens Health Care System and measured by objective and nationally recognized oral language, reading and writing tests. All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level to qualify for employment. Applicants must meet minimally required Spanish proficiency levels. Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service prior to completion of the employment process. Applicants must test at the proficient level to qualify. Subsequent to employment, Spanish proficiency levels are verified as part of the employees annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service. - Demonstrated ability to read and write in English and Spanish. - The ability to relate to a diverse cultural and ethnic population. Certification/Licensure: - Heart saver Courses provided by American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment. About Us: Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Consistently maintains a professional, therapeutic, helpful image and attitude. Provides emotional support to families in crisis. Provides Spanish translation and interpretation for all aspects of emergency care. Education: - Associates degree required. - At least two years' experience in a direct patient care setting preferred. - Demonstrates proficiency in English and secondary language. - Special consideration for experienced translator in the following language: Spanish. - Familiarity with medical terminology an asset. - Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred. - Spanish interpreters / translators must meet Spanish proficiency levels defined by Cook Childrens Health Care System and measured by objective and nationally recognized oral language, reading and writing tests. All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level to qualify for employment. Applicants must meet minimally required Spanish proficiency levels. Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service prior to completion of the employment process. Applicants must test at the proficient level to qualify. Subsequent to employment, Spanish proficiency levels are verified as part of the employees annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service. - Demonstrated ability to read and write in English and Spanish. - The ability to relate to a diverse cultural and ethnic population. Certification/Licensure: - Heart saver Courses provided by American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment. Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID bf18a1290360100113cc8e5a1bd40001. Posted job title: Spanish Interpreter/Patient Advocate-ER Department About Cook Children’s Health Care System About Cook Children's When you work here, you grow here. Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don’t otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities. Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' 1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home. Apply now and be part of this magic. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Continuing Education - 403b retirement plan - Pet insurance - Sick pay - Wellness and fitness programs - Mileage reimbursement - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Employee assistance programs

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