Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Bereavement leave and FMLA

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Other comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift (7:00pm to 7:00am) in a Critical Care/ICU environment. This full-time position requires an active RN license, BLS, ACLS and PALS/ENPC within specified timelines, and at least one year in an acute care setting.

The role emphasizes triage accuracy, direct patient care, life-saving interventions, and patient education for families.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license is required.
• BLS certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize care according to triage protocols.
• Provide direct care, including medications administration, wound care, monitoring vitals and pain management.
• Stabilize patients and assist with ACLS, PALS, trauma care as needed.
• Manage high-stress, rapidly changing situations and provide care to multiple patients.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment options and discharge plans.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

BLS

ECG interpretation

CEN

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shift – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Responsibilities

If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, Telemetry or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, follow standardized triage protocols to quickly identify patients who require immediate attention due to life-threatening conditions
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and injuries which may involve administering medications, performing procedures such as wound care or splinting, monitoring vital signs, and managing pain
• In cases of severe illness or trauma, you may assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving interventions, this can include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and trauma care
• Manage high‑stress and rapidly changing situations effectively. remain calm, focused, and decisive while providing care to multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts or mass casualty events
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Pay Transparency

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf