Job Description
Description 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
Position Requirements Degree/Education : Must be a graduate of a nursing program accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and National League for Nursing. If candidate is an international nurse graduate from jurisdictions other the U.S., must possess a valid certification for Full Education Course-by-Course Report by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Schools.
Experience: Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse with at least one (1) year of experience within the last three years in an intensive care unit with four or more beds as a registered nurse.
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Certifications: Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Compensation $60.00-$65.00 + Shift Differentials
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Job Tags
Long term contract, Full time, Contract work, Relief, Local area, All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work