Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Medical-Surgical unit on a full-time day shift. This faith-inspired, community-anchored hospital has served the Rio Grande Valley since the early 1920s and offers new nurses a structured, supportive environment to build foundational acute care skills. The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus, making it a strong entry point for nurses launching their careers in South Texas.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualifying candidates
- Full-time, day shift schedule
- 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)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Medical-Surgical unit within a full-service acute care hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley regional population
- Full-time day shift position with direct clinical patient care responsibilities across the nursing process: assessment, planning, and implementation
- RN assumes per-shift accountability for assigned patient caseload and supervises staff to whom care is appropriately delegated
- Practice standards encompass safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols
- Medication administration responsibilities per hospital policy, with emphasis on safety and timeliness
- Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster situations
- Accountability to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for quality, safety, clinical staff competency, and resource management
- Hospital rooted in a mission of compassionate, faith-inspired service with a strong community presence dating to the early 1920s
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 licensure in the state of practice
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire or obtained within 5 working days prior to assuming patient care (2-year renewal cycle)
- AHA ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP certifications required if applicable per corporate policy for the unit of hire
- Recent acute care experience preferred; new graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply
About the Community
Brownsville sits at the southernmost tip of Texas along the US-Mexico border, offering a rich bicultural environment, warm climate year-round, and a low cost of living that stretches a nursing salary considerably further than most metro markets. The city borders Matamoros, Mexico, and sits within easy reach of South Padre Island's Gulf Coast beaches, making outdoor recreation and waterfront living accessible on any day off. The Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas, with a strong sense of community, diverse cuisine, and a healthcare landscape that is expanding to meet rising regional demand.