Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
3x12 hrs
$30-42/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care240 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
Benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance
Qualifications
Description
Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN
Summary
Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse / RN provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. The Registered Nurse / RN completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. The Registered Nurse / RN performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Masters degree)
Certifications
Required:
- Must be currently RN / Registered Nurse licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
- BLS required – Obtain within 60 days of hire/transfer (2 yr renewal)
- ACLS - Obtain within 60 days of hire/transfer (2 yr renewal)
- PALS - Obtain within 60 days of hire/transfer (2 yr renewal) or ENPC - Obtain within 18 months of hire/transfer (4 yr renewal)
- TNCC - Obtain within 18 months of hire/transfer(4 yr renewal)
- CPI - Obtain within 6 months of hire/transfer. Security 60 days of hire/transfer. (Annual renewal)
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Facility
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
- Short Term Acute Care
- 240 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX
About Brownsville, TX
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
- Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
- Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
- Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
- Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
- Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.
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