RN Emergency Department

Ascension Seton Williamson Emergency Department201 Seton Parkway Round Rock, Texas 78665

Unit Description: Emergency Department (Ascension Seton Williamson)Facility & Unit OverviewLocation: Round Rock, TX (Williamson County)Facility Type: Acute care regional hospital (181+ licensed beds)ED Size: 30 treatment bedsAnnual ED Volume: ~38,000 visitsDesignations & Accreditations: State-designated Level II Trauma Center, Primary Plus Stroke Center (offering endovascular thrombectomy care), and accredited Chest Pain / Cardiac CenterPatient Population & Clinical AcuityHigh-acuity adult and pediatric emergency care, serving as a primary trauma receiving facility for Williamson and surrounding northern counties.Common presentations include major blunt/penetrating trauma, acute ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, STEMI/cardiac arrests, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, ortho/neuro emergencies, and general medical/surgical complaints.ED admission rate averages approximately 25%.Staffing & RatiosNurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 (adjusted to 1:1 or 1:2 for active resuscitations, severe trauma activations, or critical care holds).Support Staff: 24/7 dedicated In-House Charge RN, Triage RN, Emergency Department Patient Care Techs (ED PCTs trained in phlebotomy, splinting, and EKGs), and respiratory therapy.Floating: Primary placement within the Emergency Department; travelers generally do not float to inpatient units outside the ED.Technical Specifications & RequirementsEMR: CernerScrub Attire: Navy blue scrubsRequired Certifications: Current RN License, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. (TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/de-escalation training preferred or required based on shift assignment).Experience Requirement: Minimum 1 2 years of recent high-volume ED experience; Level II or higher trauma center experience preferred.