Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Corpus Christi, Texas
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating schedule; every other weekend required; no on-call
- Day shift: 06:30 – 18:30
- Night shift: 18:30 – 06:30
- Patient ratio: 1:4 depending on acuity
Highlights:
- 15-bed Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) providing 24/7 emergency care
- Collaborative team environment with RNs and EMT-Paramedics working together
- EMR system: Meditech
- Unit equipment includes Baxter pumps, Hamilton ventilators, GE cardiac monitors, and Stryker stretchers
- Focus on rapid identification and treatment of time-sensitive conditions including Sepsis, STEMI, Stroke, and Trauma
- Multiple emergency departments within the health system; floating typically not required as units are staffed to core
Requirements:
- Active Texas RN license or eligibility for licensure
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or equivalent certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent certification
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification
- Emergency Department nursing experience required
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with airway management and ventilator care preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Rapid assessment and triage of emergency patients across all acuity levels
- IV starts, medication administration, and wound care
- Splinting and trauma stabilization
- Patient assessments, reassessments, and thorough documentation
- Oversight and collaboration with EMT-Paramedics
- Airway management and ventilator support as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dedicated emergency care team in a modern freestanding emergency department where compassionate, urgent care makes a difference every day. This role is ideal for emergency nurses who thrive in collaborative environments, excel at recognizing critical conditions quickly, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. You'll work alongside supportive colleagues in a well-equipped facility designed to provide comprehensive emergency services to the community.
Additional Information:
- Dress code: Royal blue scrubs; no hoodies permitted
- Lunch breaks must be clocked out; communication with Charge Nurse required when leaving the building