Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401(k)

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Room RN to provide skilled and rapid care to patients in need of emergency medical attention. This per diem position involves 12-hour shifts and requires significant responsibilities such as assessing and treating patients, managing critical situations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualified candidates must hold a current RN license and have at least one year of acute care experience, preferably in the ER. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits in a leading healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition.
• Provide direct care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
• Assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life-saving interventions.
• Manage high-stress and rapidly changing situations effectively.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions.

Skills

Current and valid state RN license

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Emergency room experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Emergency Room RN, also referred to as an Emergency Department RN or Emergency Services RN. The ER RN provides rapid and skilled care to patients who arrive at the hospital seeking emergency medical attention. The ER Nurses play a critical role in delivering emergent and urgent care to patients in the emergency department. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Job Details

• Shift: Days
• Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
• Hours: 12‑hour shifts
• Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401(k)
• If you have experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Care, or Emergency Department, you are encouraged to apply!

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297‑bed, non‑profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care accordingly, following 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, assist with stabilizing patients and initiating life‑saving interventions, including 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.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Stay up to date with Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) regulations and report child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
• 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 arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements

• 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 (TNCC) within 12 months of hire required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

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