RN - 19500197

HCA Valley Regional Medical Center • Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in an 11-bed emergency department in Brownsville, Texas, staffed by a small team of eight RNs. The department uses team nursing and Meditech. The RN provides emergency department nursing care across all triage levels in a high-acuity, low-resource setting, working independently as needed and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and unlicensed staff. The RN may be floated to other locations within the region. Royal blue scrubs are required, and adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures is mandatory. Block scheduling is required.

Requirements

• Strong emergency department clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and intervene quickly in high-acuity, low-resource settings.
• Ability to work independently and within a small, high-functioning team.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC.
• Adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Availability for mandatory block scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous experience in a Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED).
• Knowledge of Meditech.
• Experience with Point of Care testing in an FSED.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Comfort working in a small-team environment.
• Strong work ethic and patient-centered mindset.
• Professional, respectful conduct with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency department nursing care across all triage levels.
• Quickly assess patients, prioritize care, and intervene in high-acuity, low-resource settings.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Support airway management and intubation.
• Perform splinting and immobilization.
• Monitor and support recovery from moderate sedation.
• Provide wound care and assist with laceration repair.
• Provide cardiac monitoring, code response, and resuscitation support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and unlicensed staff as part of a small team.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow mandatory block scheduling requirements.
• Be available to float to other locations within the region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed