Nacogdoches Medical Center is recruiting a full-time, night-shift Registered Nurse for its Intensive Care Unit in Nacogdoches, Texas — a community hospital with nearly 50 years of service to the East Texas region. The ICU RN functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team, delivering professional nursing care across a facility that supports cardiology, neuroscience, oncology, obstetrics, and surgical service lines. This is a permanent, employed position with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for continuing education and career advancement.
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 supported by the organization
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary supplemental benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Full-time nights position in the Intensive Care Unit of an acute care community hospital
- RN provides direct professional nursing care under medical staff direction and in accordance with Texas Board of Nurse Examiners standards of practice
- Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel assigned to the RN's patient cohort
- Active participant in continuous, unit-based, and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives
- Interdisciplinary team model with collaborative care across multiple service lines
- Cardiology service line includes a cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology capabilities
- Neuroscience program features Brainlab technology and dedicated stroke treatment protocols
- Additional service lines: obstetrics and gynecology, cancer care, and weight loss surgery — broad acuity exposure within a single campus
- Nearly 50-year history serving the East Texas regional community
Qualifications
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (minimum education requirement); graduate nurses with a Temporary Permit are eligible
- Active RN license in the State of Texas, or eligibility to obtain
- BLS and ACLS certification required; must be obtained within 3 months of hire if not held at time of employment
- Commitment to practice within Texas Board of Nurse Examiners standards and hospital policies and procedures
About the Community
Nacogdoches is one of the oldest cities in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering loblolly pines, rolling terrain, and a relaxed, small-city pace. The area offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and proximity to outdoor recreation including lakes, state parks, and hiking trails. Stephen F. Austin State University anchors the local cultural and educational scene, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is roughly a three-hour drive for those who want periodic access to a major urban center.