RN Leader – Acute Care Specialist

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a registered nurse to manage patients in medical/surgical settings, providing safe, high-quality care under facility standards. The RN leads care and coordinates with the healthcare team, with potential weekend/evening/night/on-call shifts.

Requirements include Texas RN license (BSN preferred), BLS/ACLS, and unit certifications; new grads may show RN program documentation. Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license; BSN preferred.
• 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time experience in acute care.
• BLS required; ACLS required; ARC/AHA certifications up to date.
• New graduates may provide documentation from RN program validating completion of nursing requirements.
• Commitment to compliance with policies, Code of Conduct, and reporting suspected issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies and philosophy.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Oversee nursing staff under supervision and coordinate with hospital departments.
• Occasionally work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call status.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.

Education

Texas RN license (or compact state)

BSN preferred

Associate/Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification

Unit-specific certifications (ARC/AHA)

Job description

South Texas Health System seeks a registered nurse to manage patients in medical/surgical settings, providing safe, high-quality care under facility standards. The RN leads care and coordinates with the healthcare team, with potential weekend/evening/night/on-call shifts.

Requirements include Texas RN license (BSN preferred), BLS/ACLS, and unit certifications; new grads may show RN program documentation. Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence is essential.