Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. This is a rotate-shift position at a faith-based regional medical center with deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley community, offering direct clinical care in a fast-paced acute care environment. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates, making this an attractive opportunity for experienced ED nurses seeking stability and career growth in South Texas.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
- Full-time, rotating 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
- Direct clinical patient care in an acute care emergency department setting
- Full-shift accountability for patient assessment, care planning, and implementation across assigned patients
- Responsible for safe and timely medication administration per hospital policy
- Supervision and delegation of care to appropriate support staff on a per-shift basis
- Accountable to the CNO for quality, safety, and appropriate resource management in nursing care delivery
- Adherence to established standards in safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control
- Active participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events
- Part of a regional medical center system serving the Rio Grande Valley since the early 1920s, with a mission rooted in compassionate, faith-inspired care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN or MSN preferred)
- Current Texas RN license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of Texas
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per unit policy; PALS/ENPC, TNCC, and CPI certifications required as applicable by corporate policy for the ED unit
- Recent acute care experience preferred; emergency department experience a strong asset
About the Community
Brownsville sits at the southern tip of Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border, offering a vibrant bicultural community with a low cost of living and a warm climate year-round. The city is minutes from South Padre Island's Gulf Coast beaches and enjoys close proximity to the natural beauty of the Rio Grande Valley, including wildlife refuges and birding corridors that draw visitors from across the country. Brownsville's rich cultural heritage, affordable housing, and growing healthcare infrastructure make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a meaningful practice environment without the cost and congestion of a major metro area.