Registered Nurse- Med/Surg Acute Unit

Pampa Regional Medical Center; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Bereavement leave

FMLA

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, TX is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery and managing acute or chronic illnesses. This role requires collaboration with physicians and the care team to ensure high standards of patient safety and outcomes.

The hospital, a center hub in the Texas Panhandle, offers 12-hour day shifts, sign-on bonus, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current (preferred).
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Assessment skills

Team communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

15,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type : Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location : Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa TX

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse , sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN . These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com .

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• 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

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• C onduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• M onitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• R ecognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• S afely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
• A ct as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• P rovide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• C ommunicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

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. 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