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Emergency Department RN
Brownsville, Texas
Valley Regional Medical Center

$1,331-1,795/week

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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Brownsville, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

Unit Type: Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)
Number of Beds: 11
Staffing: 8 RNs total
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 2 RNs, 1 ED Physician, 1 Radiology Tech, security officer on campus 12 pm–4 am
- Night Shift: 2 RNs, 1 ED Physician, 1 Radiology Tech, security officer on campus 12 pm–4 am
Patient Care Model: Team Nursing
Equipment: Standard Emergency Department equipment
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Job Description & Responsibilities

Provide emergency nursing care across all triage levels
Perform phlebotomy
Support airway management and intubation
Assist with splinting and immobilization
Monitor moderate sedation and recovery
Assist with wound care and laceration repair
Participate in cardiac monitoring, code response, and resuscitation support

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)

Facility

Valley Regional Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
214 beds

ADDRESS100 Alton Gloor BoulevardBrownsville, TX 78526

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About Brownsville, TX

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Brownsville, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

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.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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