<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center is recruiting a full-time, night-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 is a direct patient care role on a unit supported by a broad range of hospital service lines, offering a stable, team-oriented environment for nurses who want clinical depth and long-term professional development close to home.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time nights position on a Med-Surg unit within an acute care community hospital</li> <li>Direct clinical patient care with per-shift responsibility for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized nursing care</li> <li>Accountable for supervision and appropriate delegation of care to supporting staff</li> <li>Medication administration performed safely and in accordance with hospital policy and established standards</li> <li>Practice guided by standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control protocols</li> <li>Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) participation required during emergencies and disaster response</li> <li>Broad service line environment: obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including cath lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatment), and bariatric/weight loss surgery</li> <li>Nearly 50 years of community presence in East Texas with a strong team culture and focus on patient-centered care</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>Active Texas RN license required (or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of practice)</li> <li>Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>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</li> <li>Recent acute care experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest cities in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering pine forests, lakes, and a relaxed, affordable pace of life. The city is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which contributes a vibrant cultural and academic presence, along with a strong local arts scene, outdoor recreation on nearby Lake Nacogdoches, and a genuine small-city community feel. Dallas and Houston are both accessible for weekend travel, making Nacogdoches an appealing base for nurses who want meaningful clinical work without the cost or congestion of a major metro.</p>