Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time & holidays

FMLA & other leave

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the night shift. This full-time position offers a 12-hour shift from 7:00pm to 7:00am and requires current RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC within specified timelines.

ER experience and CEN are a plus. You will triage and assess patients on arrival, provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• PALS certification and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in acute care; ER preferred.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess arrivals and prioritize care using triage protocols.
• Provide direct patient care including meds, wound care, vital signs, and pain management.
• Assist with life-saving interventions such as ACLS, PALS, and trauma care.
• Maintain composure in high-stress, mass casualty events.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and discharge instructions.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS/ENPC Certification

Arrhythmia Interpretation

Critical Care Experience

CEN (preferred)

Education

BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

• 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

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements

1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.3. 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

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