RN Emergency Room | Harlingen, Texas

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Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Harlingen, TX. This 22-bed ER unit provides care for a diverse and acute patient population with a dedicated team of 55 staff members working across day and night shifts. The unit emphasizes critical and trauma care including STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patient management, with a patient ratio of 4:1 and Meditech EMR system used for documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver skilled nursing care in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting
• Perform IV insertions, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, wound care, and moderate sedation for procedures
• Assist with intubation, CPR, rapid sequence intubation, and emergency code responses
• Manage care for trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and behavioral health patients
• Conduct triage assessment and prioritize based on Emergency Severity Index (ESI) guidelines
• Adhere to isolation, infection control protocols, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate patient transport for advanced levels of care when necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years recent Emergency Department nursing experience in a high-acuity environment
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; TNCC preferred
• Strong triage and critical thinking skills
• Trauma and cardiac alert experience including care of STEMI, stroke, and sepsis patients
• Experience with Meditech documentation system preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus, not required

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Contract position based in Harlingen, TX
• Expected to work 2 weekends per schedule; no on-call required
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

About Harlingen, TX:
Harlingen is a vibrant city known for its warm climate and rich cultural heritage. Located in the Rio Grande Valley, it offers affordable living and easy access to outdoor recreational activities, shopping, and dining. Healthcare professionals will find a supportive community and growing medical facilities serving the local population.

This role requires a team-oriented, accountable nurse who is flexible and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced emergency setting. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your expertise, apply today to join this energetic Emergency Department team.