<p>The Hospitals of Providence – Sierra Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Recovery (PACU) unit on the day shift. This five-hospital health system has anchored El Paso healthcare since 1902 and includes a dedicated children's hospital, making it one of the region's most comprehensive acute care networks. Per diem RNs here carry genuine clinical authority — coordinating total patient care, supervising delegated staff, and driving patients toward optimum discharge outcomes within a structured safety and quality framework.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Recovery (PACU) nursing role with direct clinical patient care responsibility across the full post-anesthesia continuum</li> <li>Day-shift, per diem position — flexible scheduling suited to experienced RNs seeking supplemental or variable hours</li> <li>Accountable for assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing care on a per-shift and unit level</li> <li>Supervises staff to whom appropriate care is delegated; supports CNO in maintaining clinical competency and resource management</li> <li>Medication administration per hospital policy with emphasis on safety, timeliness, and risk management protocols</li> <li>Participates in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster activations</li> <li>Practice governed by established standards in safety, infection control, quality improvement, and risk management</li> <li>Part of a five-campus system including a dedicated children's hospital — broad subspecialty referral environment and diverse patient acuity</li> <li>System serving El Paso continuously since 1902 — deep community roots and institutional stability</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Current Texas RN licensure (or eligibility to obtain) required</li> <li>Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or PALS and/or NRP required if mandated by corporate policy for the Recovery unit</li> <li>Recent acute care experience preferred; Recovery/PACU background strongly advantageous given unit context</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, delegation, and discharge coordination</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas on the Rio Grande, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to the south — a genuinely bicultural metropolitan area of nearly 700,000 residents. The city offers an exceptionally low cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, abundant sunshine, and easy access to the Franklin Mountains State Park, White Sands National Park, and the broader Chihuahuan Desert landscape. El Paso's strong military presence (Fort Bliss), University of Texas at El Paso, and tight-knit community culture make it a compelling destination for clinicians who value affordability, outdoor recreation, and a distinct regional identity.</p>