Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its Telemetry unit — a role grounded in direct patient care within a faith-inspired regional health system that has served the Rio Grande Valley since the early 1920s. This position carries full accountability for the nursing process across assessment, planning, and implementation, with supervisory responsibility for delegated care staff. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates
- 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
- Telemetry unit within a full-service acute care hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley region
- Direct clinical patient care with per-shift accountability for assigned patient panels
- Responsible for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process
- Medication administration in accordance with hospital policy, with emphasis on safety and timeliness
- Care delivery aligned with established standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control — with a goal of optimum patient discharge outcomes
- Supervisory responsibility for staff to whom appropriate care is delegated
- Accountable to the CNO for quality, safety, clinical staff competency, and appropriate resource management
- Active role in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events
- Community-rooted health system with a mission of service, healing, and education — putting patients first across the full spectrum of care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN or MSN preferred)
- Active Texas RN license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of practice
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP required if applicable per unit policy
- Recent acute care experience preferred; telemetry background a strong asset
About the Community
Harlingen sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas — a region known for its warm climate, low cost of living, and proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast and the US-Mexico border. The area offers affordable housing, a growing healthcare corridor, and easy access to South Padre Island beaches, as well as the cultural richness of a vibrant binational community. For clinicians seeking a meaningful practice environment without the cost burden of major metros, the Valley delivers a compelling quality of life.