The Hospitals of Providence – East Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a full-time Charge Nurse (RN) for its Telemetry unit on a Weekender schedule, nights shift. This is a dual-role position combining direct bedside clinical care with unit-level leadership — overseeing patient flow, mentoring staff, and coordinating with physicians and administrators to drive safe, high-quality outcomes. The Providence system has anchored El Paso healthcare since 1902, operating five hospitals including a dedicated children's hospital, making this an opportunity to lead within one of the region's most established and trusted health networks.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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
- Full-time, nights position on a Weekender schedule within the Telemetry unit
- Dual-role responsibility: direct patient care plus unit-level charge nurse leadership each shift
- Oversees patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth, efficient patient throughput
- Delegates assignments to support staff in accordance with their training level and patient acuity
- Mentors and trains new staff; provides ongoing guidance and support to all unit personnel
- Monitors medical charts, administers medications safely and on schedule per hospital policy, and maintains accurate documentation
- Liaises directly with physicians and hospital administrators; communicates protocol changes to nursing staff
- Ensures unit compliance with health and safety regulations, infection control standards, risk management, and quality improvement protocols
- Carries HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster activations
- Reports to the appropriate clinical leader with CNO oversight; accountable for staff competency and resource management
- Part of a five-hospital system serving El Paso and the surrounding region, including a dedicated children's hospital
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
- Current, active RN licensure in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or PALS and/or NRP as applicable per corporate policy for the Telemetry unit
- Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care across a shift and at the unit level
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, nestled against the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande — a city of roughly 700,000 that offers a low cost of living, abundant sunshine, and a rich bicultural heritage shared with Ciudad Juárez across the border. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking and mountain biking in Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban wilderness park in the United States, while the city's food scene, arts district, and proximity to New Mexico's White Sands National Park add to its appeal. El Paso's strong military presence (Fort Bliss), growing university community (UTEP), and affordable housing make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a high quality of life without the cost burden of larger metros.