Registered Nurse Coordinator Medical Response

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a RN to lead rapid-response disaster operations across acute and field environments, ensuring continuous clinical care during local or national events. You will use the Incident Command System and National Response Framework to manage crises, educate teams, and strengthen community response partnerships.

Minimum requirements include TX RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing diploma.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas (Board of Nursing) required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid-response emergency operations across acute, outpatient, and field environments to ensure uninterrupted clinical care during disasters.
• Direct response and recovery using ICS and NRF for high-stress crisis scenarios.
• Educate healthcare teams and community partners on disaster management protocols.
• Represent the organization in strategic partnerships and Emergency Medical Task Force agreements.
• Maintain deployment readiness and field competency to deliver high-quality care when disaster strikes.

Skills

Crisis management

Decisive judgment

Autonomy

Strong communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location:Pflugerville, Texas
• Facility:Ascension Texas Disaster Recovery Response
• Department:Medical Response
• Schedule:Full-time | Schedule varies

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead rapid-response emergency operations across acute, outpatient, and dynamic field environments to ensure uninterrupted clinical care during local or national disasters.

• Direct response and recovery efforts using the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Response Framework to manage high-stress crisis scenarios effectively.

• Educate healthcare teams and community partners on critical disaster management protocols to build resilience and maintain continuous operational readiness.

• Represent the organization in strategic partnerships and regional Emergency Medical Task Force agreements to strengthen collaborative community response.

• Maintain short-notice deployment readiness and field competency as a non-negotiable requirement to deliver high-quality care whenever and wherever disaster strikes.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Qualifications & Experience: Prefer 3+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience alongside proven critical thinking skills.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrates decisive judgment, strong autonomous performance under minimal supervision, and the resilience to thrive in high-stress environments.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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