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Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - PRN

Job in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas, 78552, USA
Listing for: Prime Healthcare
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: 12 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K
  • Sick leave accrual

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
  • Monitor vital signs, intake/outtake, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
  • Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
  • Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
  • Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
  • Provide 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 plans
Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained.
  • Current ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintained (preferred).
  • Previous Acute Care hospital experience (preferred).
  • Ventilator Management experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (preferred).
  • Employment Status

    Per Diem

    Shift

    Nights

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