<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center, a community hospital with nearly 50 years of service in East Texas, is recruiting a PRN Registered Nurse for its Med-Surg unit on the night shift. This per-diem role offers experienced acute care nurses a flexible schedule within a full-service facility that supports a broad range of clinical service lines — from cardiology and neuroscience to oncology and obstetrics — giving Med-Surg nurses consistent exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population. Nacogdoches is a stable, mission-driven environment where clinical staff are supported by strong interdisciplinary teams and a culture that emphasizes patient safety and quality outcomes.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>PRN night-shift position on a Med-Surg unit within an established acute care hospital</li> <li>Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized nursing care plans</li> <li>Oversight and supervision of delegated care staff on the unit level, with accountability to the CNO for quality, safety, and resource management</li> <li>Medication administration per hospital policy with emphasis on safety and timeliness</li> <li>Adherence to standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols</li> <li>Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events</li> <li>Multi-service-line facility: obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (cath lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology, stroke treatment), and bariatric/weight loss surgery</li> <li>Nearly 50 years of community presence serving the East Texas regional patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Current, active Texas RN license (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; AHA ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP required if applicable per corporate policy for the unit of hire</li> <li>Recent acute care experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation across a general medical-surgical patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering loblolly pines, lakes, 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 Nacogdoches Lake and the Angelina National Forest. Stephen F. Austin State University anchors a vibrant local arts and cultural scene, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is accessible within roughly three hours for those who want periodic access to a major urban center.</p>