<p>Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse to join its Hematology/Oncology unit, delivering direct clinical care to a complex, high-acuity patient population in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. This is a day-shift position with a sign-on bonus available, embedded within a faith-inspired health system with roots in the community dating to the early 1920s. The role offers meaningful subspecialty nursing practice alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for professional development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule supporting work-life balance</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</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>CME and career development support through 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>Direct clinical care on a dedicated Hematology/Oncology unit serving the Rio Grande Valley regional patient population</li> <li>Full-shift accountability for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized nursing care plans</li> <li>Responsible for safe, timely medication administration in accordance with hospital policy, including oncology-specific regimens</li> <li>Supervision and delegation of care to appropriate support staff on a per-shift basis</li> <li>Practice governed by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols</li> <li>Integration with Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster events</li> <li>Accountable to CNO-level leadership for quality, safety, and appropriate resource utilization</li> <li>Part of a faith-inspired health system with a long-standing mission of service, healing, and education in the Rio Grande Valley community</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Active Texas RN license or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP required as applicable per unit policy</li> <li>Recent acute care nursing experience preferred; oncology or hematology background is an asset</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation across a complex patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Harlingen sits in the lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas — a region known for its warm climate, affordable cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast and the US-Mexico border culture. The area offers a rich blend of outdoor recreation, including access to South Padre Island beaches and the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, alongside a vibrant local food scene and strong community ties. Major metropolitan amenities are accessible via McAllen and Brownsville, both within a short drive, making Harlingen an attractive base for clinicians who value a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality of life.</p>