RN Disaster Response Lead

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a RN to lead rapid-response disaster operations across acute and field environments, ensuring continuous clinical care during local or national events. You will use the Incident Command System and National Response Framework to manage crises, educate teams, and strengthen community response partnerships.

Minimum requirements include TX RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing diploma.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas (Board of Nursing) required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid-response emergency operations across acute, outpatient, and field environments to ensure uninterrupted clinical care during disasters.
• Direct response and recovery using ICS and NRF for high-stress crisis scenarios.
• Educate healthcare teams and community partners on disaster management protocols.
• Represent the organization in strategic partnerships and Emergency Medical Task Force agreements.
• Maintain deployment readiness and field competency to deliver high-quality care when disaster strikes.

Skills

Crisis management

Decisive judgment

Autonomy

Strong communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

Ascension is seeking a RN to lead rapid-response disaster operations across acute and field environments, ensuring continuous clinical care during local or national events. You will use the Incident Command System and National Response Framework to manage crises, educate teams, and strengthen community response partnerships.

Minimum requirements include TX RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing diploma.