Job Opportunity – Emergency Department RN – Texas
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day or night shift available; 12-hour shifts with mandatory attendance at shift huddles at 7am and 7pm; mid-shift coverage included in staffing model
Highlights:
- 16-bed emergency department with 8 hall chairs treating low-acuity ESI 4 and 5 patients
- Patient ratios of 1:4, with potential for up to 6 low-acuity patients per nurse
- Meditech EMR system with integrated vital signs documentation
- Equipment includes cardiac monitors, Baxter IV pumps, ultrasound capabilities, and tonometry
- Facility transitioning from Level IV to Level II trauma designation, offering expanded clinical experience
- Collaborative team environment with 6-7 staff members per shift including charge nurse, triage nurse, bedside nurses, ultrasound tech, and techs
Requirements:
- Active Texas RN license or compact state license
- Level II or Level III trauma experience required
- Current TNCC, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required
- Preferred: CEN or TCRN certification, CPI training
- Preferred: Two or more years of emergency department experience
- Strong skills in compassion, urgency, and teamwork are essential
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive patient assessments and documentation for ESI levels 1 through 5
- Medication administration, IV insertion, and lab draws
- Wound care, splinting, and urine collection
- Provide timely, quality care for stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and trauma patients
- Complete mandatory EMTALA training
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dynamic emergency department that is actively climbing the ranks in patient satisfaction and employee engagement. This facility is undergoing an exciting transition to Level II trauma status, providing expanded opportunities for professional growth and advanced trauma experience. The team values compassion, collaboration, and urgency in delivering excellent patient care, and celebrates camaraderie with fun traditions like seasonal team spirit days.