Nacogdoches Medical Center is recruiting a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse for its Med-Surg unit in Nacogdoches, Texas — a community hospital with nearly 50 years of service to the East Texas region. This direct patient care role offers a stable, structured day schedule within a facility that spans multiple high-acuity service lines, including cardiology, neuroscience, oncology, and obstetrics. Nurses here work within a team-oriented culture that actively supports clinical competency development and long-term career growth.
Perks and Benefits
- 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)
- Career development and continuing education 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 assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift position on a dedicated Med-Surg unit
- Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized nursing care
- Accountable for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting staff
- Medication administration per hospital policy with emphasis on safety and timeliness
- Practice aligned with established standards in safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control
- Participation in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) responsibilities during emergencies and disaster events
- Facility service lines include: obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatment), and bariatric/weight loss surgery
- Nearly 50-year history serving the East Texas regional community, with a strong emphasis on keeping specialty care local for patients
Qualifications
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing preferred
- Current Texas RN licensure required (or eligibility to obtain)
- Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required if applicable per corporate policy for the unit of hire
- Recent acute care experience preferred
About the Community
Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the piney woods of East Texas with a relaxed pace, affordable cost of living, and a strong sense of community. Home to Stephen F. Austin State University, the city offers cultural amenities, local dining, and outdoor recreation including nearby lakes and state forests. Dallas and Houston are both accessible for weekend travel, making Nacogdoches an appealing base for clinicians who want a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing regional connectivity.