Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, TX CentralCare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) to provide full-time services at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Cavazos, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to support our military service members and their families as a federal civilian contractor. Highlights of this Opportunity - Federal civilian contractor role – direct support to military families
- Competitive pay with full-time and PRN options
- All U.S. state RN licenses accepted (must be unrestricted)
- Orientation provided at billable rate
- Long-term contract with extension opportunities
- Mission essential designation – critical support role
Position Details - Base Pay: $55/hr
- New Contract H&W Rate: $5.03/hr
- Shift Differentials:
- Weekday Evening: + $1 ($56/hr)
- Weekday Night: + $2 ($57/hr)
- Weekend Day: + $2 ($57/hr)
- Weekend Evening: + $3 ($58/hr)
- Weekend Night: + $5 ($60/hr)
- Benefits: Health & malpractice coverage, 401(k) eligibility
- Availability: Full-Time or PRN if local
- Shift: Nights – This facility is a 24-hour facility and there are 12-hour shifts within the schedule period. Staff must be available to work all shifts available.
Scheduling: - Government provides schedules 2 months in advance
- PRN staff are required to be available to work all holidays
- PRN staff must work a minimum of 24 hours/month
- Contract Length: 1 year preferred (with extension option)
- Credentialing Timeline: Estimated 45–60 days
- Mission Essential: Required to report during inclement weather, natural disasters, or emergencies
Responsibilities - Provide emergency nursing care to patients in CRDAMC’s Emergency Department
- Ensure patient safety and continuity of care during all assigned shifts
- Adhere to federal, hospital, and ER-specific protocols for emergency care delivery
- Accurately sign in/out using Government timekeeping systems
- Remain on duty until relieved by a qualified replacement
- Participate in required shift reports, morning/evening huddles, rounds, and team meetings
Qualifications - Active, unrestricted RN license (any U.S. state or territory accepted)
- Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience within the last three years in an intensive care unit with four or more beds as a registered nurse.
- Must have at least 6+ months of experience in Level III Trauma Center or above.
- U.S. Citizenship (required for Department of Defense system access)
- Active Certifications: BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC (Within 6 months of employment)
- Strong critical thinking and emergency triage skills
- Must meet immunization, background, and health requirements per federal contract standards
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