Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Telemetry unit, offering day-shift coverage in a community hospital with deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley dating to the early 1920s. This role carries full clinical accountability — assessment, planning, implementation, and delegation — within a faith-inspired, patient-first care environment. Brownsville offers an exceptionally low cost of living and a culturally rich border-region lifestyle, making this a strong fit for nurses seeking meaningful acute care work without the pace of a major metro system.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education 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
- Eligibility for benefits determined by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Per diem engagement, day-shift schedule
- Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley region
- Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized nursing care plans
- Supervisory accountability for staff to whom care is appropriately delegated
- Medication administration in accordance with hospital policy — safely and within prescribed timelines
- Practice governed by established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols
- Active role in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster events
- Accountable to CNO for quality, safety, clinical staff competency, and appropriate resource utilization
- Community-anchored institution with a mission of service, healing, and education with concern for the whole patient
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required); Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Current, active Texas RN license or eligibility to obtain
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or PALS and/or NRP required if applicable per corporate policy for the telemetry unit of hire
- Recent acute care experience preferred
About the Community
Brownsville sits at the southern tip of Texas along the U.S.–Mexico border, offering a vibrant bicultural community, warm climate year-round, and one of the lowest costs of living of any city in the United States. The Rio Grande Valley is home to a growing healthcare corridor, proximity to South Padre Island beaches, and a rich cultural heritage that draws clinicians who value community connection and quality of life. Major amenities, international travel, and the Gulf Coast are all within easy reach.