Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

Join our team, overseeing the tranquil Corpus Christi Bay. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and professional nursing care to our patients.The region's premier acute care medical facility, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services, including cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. We boast state-of-the-art facilities such as the Pavilion and the Critical Care Center, which house a top-notch Emergency Department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites. Additionally, as a teaching facility affiliated with the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine, we are committed to excellence in education and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert nursing care to ensure the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and treatments, ensuring the smooth flow of procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery.
• Maintain accurate records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
• Participate as a primary nurse, associate nurse, team member, or team leader in the planning and implementation of patient care.
• Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Offer leadership and direction to support staff within the department.

Must Have's:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• One year of nursing experience preferred
• Current Texas State RN License or Compact RN License
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification is required at the time of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain ACLS by the end of the clinical orientation period
• NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
• De-escalation training is required within 90 days of hire/transfer date
• TNCC certification required within 6 weeks of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date
• PALS certification is required at the time of hire for experienced RNs; new graduate nurses must obtain PALS by the end of the clinical orientation period

Salary:  BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Work Type:

• Full Time
• Day Shift (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM) 

Benefits:

• Competitive benefit package
• Relocation Assistance if relocating 100+ miles away
• Sign-on Bonus
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Skill-bridge program
• Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
• A supportive work environment that values your voice and encourages participation in Shared Governance.
• Work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professionals in a brand-new unit.