Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Harlingen, Texas
RN · Med surg
Sign-on bonusStill listed, seen last week · Posted Jul 16
- Shift
- 12-hour 12 hour
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour 12 hour
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
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About this role
Bonus Amount: 10000.00 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Department: Medical Surgical
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Shifts Available: Days
- Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
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- Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
Qualifications
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Pay Transparency
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
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Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- FMLA
Place
- City
- Harlingen, Texas
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Local household income
- $53,645/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Harlingen area index 86.0, where 100 is the national average.
Harlingen sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, offering a warm South Texas climate and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches like South Padre Island. This mid-sized border-region city blends affordable suburban living with a growing healthcare sector, making it a practical landing spot for traveling nurses seeking year-round sunshine and a bilingual, bicultural community.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Harlingen Medical Center is a hospital located in Harlingen, Texas (ZIP 78550) serving the Rio Grande Valley community. The facility's stated mission is to deliver compassionate, quality care to patients and better healthcare to communities. The organization has been publicly…
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