Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Medical Surgical Registered NurseWe are seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN. These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.Employment Type: Full TimeShifts Available: NightsHours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00amLocation: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TexasHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefitsResponsibilitiesConduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental healthMonitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditionsRecognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental statusSafely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactionsAct as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are metProvide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plansQualificationsBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Employment StatusFull TimeEqual Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: