Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg PRN
Nacogdoches, Texas
The Registered Nurse renders professional nursing care to patients assigned in a Med-Surg unit, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. Nacogdoches Medical Center is a community hospital.
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg unit · Hospital patients assigned in a Med-Surg unit
- License
- RN license Required Licensure: Valid Texas RN licenseValid Texas RN license
- Term
- Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg PRNPRN
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Minimum Experience: GN with temporary license
- License
- Valid Texas RN license Required Licensure: Valid Texas RN license Check your license
- Education
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing Minimum Education: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Also asks
- GN with temporary license
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
- BenefitsHealth savings accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsHealthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
More benefits (4)
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- BenefitsEmployee discount program
- BenefitsVoluntary pet, legal, accident, critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Voluntary benefits (pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- direct and indirect patient care Work encompasses direct and indirect care patient care and collaboration with other disciplines involved in the provision of care.
- Day to day
- collaboration with other disciplines
- Hours stated
- Day
The workplace
Nacogdoches Medical Center is a community hospital located in Nacogdoches, Texas, and has been a key healthcare provider in East Texas since 1975. It is part of the Nacogdoches Health Network, which includes Nacogdoches Medical Center and Nacogdoches Medical Partners.…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Nacogdoches Medical Center’s careers page.
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Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse renders professional nursing care to patients assigned in a Med-Surg unit, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. Work encompasses direct and indirect care patient care and collaboration with other disciplines involved in the provision of care.
Qualifications
Minimum
Education
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Minimum
Experience
GN with temporary license
Required
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Required
Licensure
Valid Texas RN license
Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 2 months of employment.
Organization Description
Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!
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What's around it?
Nacogdoches, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $964/mo
- Household income
- $39,281/yr, all local households, not nurse pay