The Hospitals of Providence – Trans Mountain Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This day-shift, PRN position offers direct clinical patient care in a well-established, five-hospital health system that has served the El Paso community since 1902. The Trans Mountain Campus is part of the region's most trusted hospital network, providing an experienced RN with flexible scheduling, a strong team culture, and access to a comprehensive benefits package even in per diem status.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem (PRN) employment 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 flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- 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
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
Practice Highlights
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting — intermediate acuity nursing with a focus on close monitoring and step-down level care
- Day-shift, per diem role with direct clinical patient care responsibilities each assigned shift
- Accountable for full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for assigned patients
- Responsible for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting clinical staff on the unit
- Medication administration per hospital policy with emphasis on safety and timeliness
- Adherence to established standards in safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control
- Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events
- Part of a five-hospital regional system including a dedicated children's hospital, with a community-rooted mission dating to 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
- Active Texas RN license required (or eligibility to obtain licensure per state law and regulation)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP required if applicable per corporate policy for the unit of hire
About the Community
El Paso, Texas sits at the western tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to the south — a uniquely bicultural metropolitan area of nearly 700,000 residents. The city offers a low cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, abundant sunshine, access to the Franklin Mountains State Park for hiking and outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and food scene shaped by deep Southwestern and Mexican cultural heritage. El Paso is home to a strong military presence through Fort Bliss and the University of Texas at El Paso, contributing to a diverse, community-oriented environment that is an appealing destination for clinicians seeking an affordable, active lifestyle in a warm-weather city.