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Treatment Nurse

Eligibility
RN
Unit
ICU

Posted Sep 1

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
mid-level

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
In range for TX staff roles

TX staff postings that state pay run $25/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 914 postings.

About this role

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Treatment Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive patient care across various clinical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and effective treatment for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will support emergency responses, acute care, and outpatient services, contributing to positive health outcomes and high-quality patient experiences. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your nursing skills in a fast-paced environment that values proactive care and professional growth.

Duties

  • Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physiology evaluations, and medical history documentation
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  • Administer medications, injections, IV insertions, and other treatments following strict medical protocols and safety standards
  • Respond swiftly to medical emergencies with first aid, CPR, AED operation, and acute care interventions
  • Maintain accurate medical records using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, or outpatient settings
  • Conduct patient education and communicate effectively with patients’ families to explain treatment procedures and health management strategies
  • Adhere to all health regulations and nursing policy standards while maintaining high levels of professionalism in a variety of clinical environments including Level I Trauma Centers, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), urgent care clinics, school clinics, and post-acute care facilities

Requirements

  • Valid licensure from the State Board of Nursing with active registration in accordance with State Nursing Practice Acts
  • Proven experience in Level II trauma centers or Level I Trauma Centers is highly preferred
  • Extensive background in hospital medicine, emergency room settings, or acute care environments such as Medical-Surgical units or OR (Operating Room) experience
  • Knowledge of infectious disease care protocols and familiarity with infection control practices
  • Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation and record management
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology necessary for effective patient assessment and treatment administration
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, CPR, AED operation, and IV insertion techniques required; additional certifications like Geriatrics or Pediatrics are advantageous
  • Ability to handle manual patient handling tasks safely while maintaining compliance with health regulations and nursing policies
  • Excellent communication skills for parent interaction in school clinic settings or outpatient services; capable of working collaboratively within interprofessional teams

Join us to make a meaningful difference by delivering exceptional nursing care across diverse clinical environments. We are committed to fostering your professional development while ensuring you have the resources needed to excel in this fast-paced healthcare setting.

Pay: $32.64 - $39.30 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • Valid licensure from the State Board of Nursing with active registration in accordance with State Nursing Practice Acts
  • Proven experience in Level II trauma centers or Level I Trauma Centers is highly preferred
  • Extensive background in hospital medicine, emergency room settings, or acute care environments such as Medical-Surgical units or OR (Operating Room) experience
  • Knowledge of infectious disease care protocols and familiarity with infection control practices
  • Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation and record management
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology necessary for effective patient assessment and treatment administration
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  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, CPR, AED operation, and IV insertion techniques required; additional certifications like Geriatrics or Pediatrics are advantageous
  • Ability to handle manual patient handling tasks safely while maintaining compliance with health regulations and nursing policies
  • Excellent communication skills for parent interaction in school clinic settings or outpatient services; capable of working collaboratively within interprofessional teams

Place

City
Waco, Texas
Median rent
$1,165/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$54,365/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
7% below the national average

Waco area index 92.6, where 100 is the national average.

Waco hugs the Brazos River below Cameron Park's limestone bluffs. Baylor's campus adds college-town pulse; the Magnolia Silos pull weekend crowds. With cost of living about 7% below the national average, your RN paycheck stretches further—downtown lofts or a house in Woodway both feel within reach.

Map showing the location of Waco, TX
Approximate location in Waco, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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