<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center is recruiting a PRN Registered Nurse for its Med-Surg unit in Nacogdoches, TX — a community hospital with nearly 50 years of service to the East Texas region. This per-diem position offers direct clinical patient care across a facility that supports a broad range of service lines, making it a strong fit for an experienced acute care nurse seeking flexible scheduling without sacrificing clinical depth or institutional support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>PRN / per-diem employment status with flexible scheduling</li> <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>Med-Surg unit at a full-service acute care hospital serving East Texas for nearly 50 years</li> <li>Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized nursing care plans</li> <li>Supervisory accountability for staff to whom care is appropriately delegated</li> <li>Medication administration per hospital policy with adherence to safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control standards</li> <li>Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events</li> <li>Multidisciplinary service lines on campus: obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatment), and bariatric/weight loss surgery</li> <li>Accountable to CNO for high-quality, safe nursing care and appropriate resource management at the unit level</li> <li>Regional referral destination providing specialty treatment options close to home for the broader East Texas patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Current, active Texas RN license (or eligibility to obtain) required</li> <li>Recent acute care experience preferred</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or PALS and/or NRP required if applicable per corporate policy for the unit of hire</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in nursing process: assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation across an acute inpatient 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 defined by towering loblolly pines, rolling hills, and a relaxed, small-city pace. The area offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and easy access 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 approximately three hours west for those who want periodic access to a major urban center.</p>