Emergency Room Nurse (RN) - Los Fresnos, TX

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Job Description

Provide critical care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting located in Los Fresnos, TX. This contract role supports a 22-bed unit staffed by a dedicated team of approximately 55 professionals focused on delivering high-quality patient care with a patient ratio of 4:1. Utilize your advanced nursing skills to assist with triage, trauma, cardiac alerts, and critical interventions, documenting care using Meditech EMR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform IV insertions, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, and wound care.
• Provide moderate sedation for reductions, cardioversion, and assist with intubation, CPR, rapid sequence intubation, and code responses.
• Manage care for stroke, STEMI, sepsis, trauma, and behavioral health patients.
• Conduct triage assessments and prioritize based on ESI guidelines.
• Adhere to isolation and infection control protocols.
• Document care accurately in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of recent Emergency Department experience in a high-acuity environment.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; TNCC certification preferred.
• Strong triage, critical thinking, and trauma/cardiac alert capabilities.
• Experience with Meditech documentation system preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are an advantage but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, compassion, and strong work ethic.

Schedule:

• Day and night shifts available.
• Two weekends per schedule required; no on-call.

Location Overview: Situated in the vibrant Rio Grande Valley region, Los Fresnos offers a warm community environment with access to diverse cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and a robust healthcare network. This location provides a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity emergency setting while enjoying a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

This is a contract position. Engage your emergency nursing expertise in a rewarding roleapply to advance your career in a dynamic healthcare environment.