Acute Care RN - Patient-Centered Nurse Leader

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX seeks a Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate patient care across medical and surgical units. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while guiding the healthcare team to deliver safe, patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires adherence to facility policies, strong communication, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, or night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license (or compact-state license); temporary license allowed while awaiting permanent license.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Maintain certifications per unit needs (ARC/AHA).

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or procedures and provide nursing leadership.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care in line with policies and standards.
• Lead and support the healthcare team and coordinate with other departments when needed.
• May require weekend, holiday, evening, night, or on-call shifts.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence in all interactions.

Skills

BLS

ARC/AHA certifications

Education

Texas RN license (or compact)

Nursing degree or diploma (ADN/BSN/ Diploma)

BSN preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX seeks a Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate patient care across medical and surgical units. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while guiding the healthcare team to deliver safe, patient-centered outcomes.

The role requires adherence to facility policies, strong communication, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, or night shifts as needed.