Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Telemetry unit — a busy acute care setting within a health system rooted in the Rio Grande Valley since the early 1920s. This role places you at the bedside under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, delivering basic and intermediate patient care to adult patients with cardiac monitoring needs. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates, making this an especially strong opportunity for CNAs ready to grow within a full-service regional medical center.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available (position may qualify — confirmed at offer)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 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
- Telemetry unit assignment with adult patient population (age 18 through maturity)
- Basic and intermediate nursing care delivered under close supervision of a licensed nurse
- Full-service acute care campus with multiple specialized units: General Nursing, Special Care Areas (high-acuity adult), Maternal Child (Labor & Delivery and Nursery), Endoscopy, Emergency Department (all ages), and Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych (age 17 and older)
- Established competency completion required within the designated introductory period
- Health system with deep community roots in the Rio Grande Valley — operating since the early 1920s
- Mission-driven organization focused on service, healing, and patient education with a whole-patient care philosophy
- E-Verify participating employer; equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation practices
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Current state or national Nurse Aide certification required; alternatively, active certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical assistant, or EKG technician in a related field is accepted
- BLS certification required — must be obtained through an American Heart Association-approved Training Center
- One year of hospital experience preferred
About the Community
Harlingen sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas — a region known for its warm climate, affordable cost of living, and strong sense of community. The city offers convenient access to South Padre Island beaches, the cultural richness of the Texas-Mexico border region, and proximity to McAllen and Brownsville. For clinicians and allied health professionals seeking a lower cost of living, year-round sunshine, and a tight-knit community environment, the Valley is a compelling place to build a career and a life.