Seasonal Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Sep 22 · Applications close Sep 22, 2027
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
Preferred
- License
- Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Texas staff rolesTexas staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $63/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $51/hr, across 1,505 postings.
The workplace
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…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through 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?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Harlingen Medical Center’s careers page.
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Overview Competitive
Compensation
$55 per hour! Department: Medical Surgical Employment Type: Full Time | Seasonal Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX Candidates for the seasonal program must have a minimum of 3 years’ recent hospital (acute care) experience. 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.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. 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 Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Employment Status Temporary 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.
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What's around it?
Harlingen, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Household income
- $53,645/yr, all local households, not nurse pay