Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN
Galveston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Galveston, TX
Posted Jul 31
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Practice
- Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $38/hr
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Job Summary* We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse PRN to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care across a variety of clinical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and high-quality treatment for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will support our mission to deliver comprehensive healthcare services with compassion and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in critical care, medical procedures, and patient assessment make a meaningful difference every day.
*Responsibilities*
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- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories to inform care plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and aseptic techniques.
- Manage complex clinical procedures such as catheterizations, suturing, tube feeding, and wound care with precision and attention to infection control standards.
- Monitor patients’ conditions continuously using advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks to document care activities comprehensively.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in acute care settings such as ICU, emergency rooms, trauma centers, or hospital medicine units to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Provide patient education on health management strategies including pain management, medication administration, and discharge planning.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain meticulous medical records for legal and quality assurance purposes.
*Qualifications*
- Valid RN license in the state of practice with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Proven experience in diverse clinical environments such as hospital medicine, ICU, emergency medicine, or post-acute care settings.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and diagnostic evaluation.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner is highly preferred.
- Competency in performing advanced procedures including IV insertion, phlebotomy, sterile processing, and specimen collection/processing.
- Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and documentation standards aligned with NCQA standards.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or those requiring specialized memory or dementia care.
- Critical care experience such as ICU or trauma center background is desirable; experience in hospice & palliative medicine or occupational health is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to patient-centered care. Join us in delivering life-changing healthcare services! We value your expertise and dedication as we work together to improve patient outcomes through innovative practices and compassionate support.
Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- RN
Place
- City
- Galveston, TX
- Median rent
- $1,298/mo
- Local household income
- $55,631/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Texas index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Galveston is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast, blending beachfront living with historic charm. The Strand District offers 19th-century architecture and local shops downtown, while the seawall stretches miles along the Gulf. It is a laid-back coastal community where island life shapes the daily rhythm.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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