RN Emergency Room | Los Fresnos, Texas

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Job Description

A nursing opportunity is available for a registered nurse with expertise in emergency care, located in Los Fresnos, TX. This contract role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced emergency department that serves a diverse patient population requiring high-acuity care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform triage assessments and prioritize patient care following Emergency Severity Index (ESI) guidelines.
• Provide care for trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and behavioral health patients.
• Execute procedures such as IV insertion, medication administration, EKGs, splinting, wound care, and moderate sedation for reductions or cardioversion.
• Assist with intubation, CPR, rapid sequence intubation, and code response.
• Prepare and coordinate transport for patients needing higher levels of care.
• Maintain documentation and reassessment in a Meditech electronic medical record system.
• Follow isolation and infection control protocols ensuring patient and staff safety.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) preferred.
• Proficiency in trauma and cardiac alert scenarios.
• Strong triage and critical thinking skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Meditech documentation experience is advantageous.

Schedule:

• Day and night shifts available.
• Requires availability for approximately 2 weekends per schedule.
• No on-call responsibilities.

About the Location: Los Fresnos, Texas, offers a welcoming community atmosphere with access to cultural and recreational activities unique to the region. Its proximity to larger metropolitan areas allows for convenient urban amenities while maintaining a quieter lifestyle.

This contract position provides an excellent opportunity to apply specialized emergency nursing skills within an established healthcare environment. Candidates with a strong work ethic who thrive in team-oriented, fast-paced settings are encouraged to apply.