Registered Nurse Coordinator Medical Response

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Health invites an experienced RN to join the Medical Response team at Ascension Texas Disaster Recovery Response in Pflugerville, TX. This full-time role leads rapid-response emergency operations across acute and field environments to ensure uninterrupted clinical care during disasters.

You will use ICS and NRF frameworks to manage high-stress crises, educate healthcare teams and partners on critical disaster protocols, and participate in regional Emergency Medical Task Force

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing prior to hire date required.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid-response emergency operations across clinical settings and field environments to ensure uninterrupted care during disasters.
• Direct response efforts using ICS and NRF to manage high-stress crisis scenarios effectively.
• Educate healthcare teams and community partners on disaster management protocols to maintain readiness.
• Represent the organization in strategic partnerships and Emergency Medical Task Force agreements to strengthen community response.
• Maintain short-notice deployment readiness and field competency to deliver high-quality care when disasters strike.

Skills

BLS Provider

RN License

Crisis management

Disaster response

Education

Nursing Diploma

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 43.14

Max Salary 60.9