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Emergency Department RN — Freestanding ED | Brownsville, TX

13-Week Contract | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

This position is based in a freestanding emergency department serving a community patient population across all acuity levels. The unit operates with a lean, high-functioning team model — typically two RNs, one ED physician, and one radiology tech per shift — requiring strong independent clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.

Clinical Scope

• ED nursing care across all levels
• Airway management and intubation support
• Moderate sedation monitoring and recovery
• Cardiac monitoring, code response, and resuscitation support
• Wound care and laceration repair assistance
• Splinting and immobilization
• Phlebotomy and point-of-care testing

Required Skills

• Strong skills and rapid clinical decision-making in a high-acuity, lower-resource environment
• Comfort and accountability working within a small team
• Effective collaboration with physicians, fellow nurses, unlicensed staff, and EMS

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Prior freestanding ED experience
• Point-of-care testing experience

Required Certifications

BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC

Additional Details

• Schedule: 12-hour days; block scheduling is mandatory; weekend availability required
• Float: May be required to float to nearby ED locations
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week