Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Medical-Surgical unit — a facility with deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley dating to the early 1920s and a mission-driven culture centered on compassionate, faith-inspired care. This is a direct patient care role with shift-level accountability for assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care, supported by a leadership structure that values clinical competency and resource stewardship. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for this position (eligibility determined at offer)
- 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: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Medical-Surgical unit within a full-service acute care hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley region
- Per-shift responsibility for a defined patient assignment — assessment, planning, and direct implementation of nursing care
- Supervisory accountability for staff to whom care is appropriately delegated
- Practice governed by established standards in safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control
- Medication administration per hospital policy with emphasis on safety and timeliness
- Active role in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergency and disaster events
- Community-anchored institution with a longstanding regional presence and a mission to serve, heal, and educate
- Supportive CNO-led nursing structure focused on high-quality, safe, and appropriate patient care delivery
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
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or PALS and/or NRP required if applicable per corporate policy for the unit of hire
- Recent acute care 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 proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast and the US-Mexico border. The area offers a rich bicultural character, access to South Padre Island beaches, and a growing healthcare and professional community. Harlingen's central location within the Valley places it within easy reach of McAllen, Brownsville, and international crossings, making it an appealing base for clinicians who value both community connection and regional accessibility.