Acute Care RN Leader | Patient-Centered Nursing

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced RN to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical needs. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care while upholding patient-centered principles and hospital standards.

The role requires active RN licensure in Texas (or compact state), BLS, and unit-specific certifications; BSN preferred. Expect shift flexibility and cross-team collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license or compact license required.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable depending on unit.
• Must maintain BLS certification and obtain ACLS if required.
• Licensure and certifications per ARC/AHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or procedures.
• Provide leadership, assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and departments for patient care; may include weekends/holidays.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Nursing leadership

Education

Texas RN license (compact allowed)

BSN preferred

ASN/BSN/Diploma in nursing

Job description

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced RN to lead nursing care for patients with medical or surgical needs. You will assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care while upholding patient-centered principles and hospital standards.

The role requires active RN licensure in Texas (or compact state), BLS, and unit-specific certifications; BSN preferred. Expect shift flexibility and cross-team collaboration across departments.