The Hospitals of Providence – Memorial Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse to join its Recovery (PACU) team on a day-shift basis. This five-hospital health system has anchored El Paso's healthcare community since 1902 and offers Recovery RNs a high-acuity, fast-paced post-anesthesia environment backed by robust clinical infrastructure and a culture that actively supports professional development. The per diem structure provides scheduling flexibility while keeping you embedded in a regionally trusted acute care network.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem (PRN) engagement with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Recovery (PACU) unit within a full-service acute care campus — direct post-anesthesia patient care across surgical and procedural specialties
- Day-shift, per diem (PRN) schedule offering flexibility while maintaining consistent unit integration
- Responsible for comprehensive nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned patients each shift
- Supervises and delegates care to appropriate support staff; accountable to CNO for quality, safety, and resource management
- Medication administration per hospital policy with strict adherence to safety and risk management standards
- Participates in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events
- Operates within established standards of safety, infection control, and quality improvement with goal of optimum patient discharge outcomes
- Part of a five-hospital regional system — including a dedicated children's hospital — serving El Paso and the surrounding region since 1902
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required); Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required for PRN/per diem status
- Recent acute care experience preferred; Recovery or PACU background a strong asset
- Current Texas RN license or eligibility to obtain; must meet all state law and regulatory requirements for practice
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP required as applicable per unit-of-hire corporate policy
- E-Verify work authorization compliance required
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, nestled between the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande — a city of roughly 700,000 that offers a low cost of living, abundant sunshine, and a rich bicultural heritage that shapes both daily life and the patient population you will serve. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban wilderness park in the United States, as well as proximity to White Sands National Park and the broader Chihuahuan Desert landscape. El Paso's affordable housing market, strong school options, and easy access to New Mexico and northern Mexico make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a vibrant, community-oriented lifestyle without the cost pressures of larger metros.