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RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - PRN — Christus Health | Nursing Mastery

RNEREmergency DepartmentTrauma

Posted Jul 14, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026

What this might mean for you

CHRISTUS Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.

At a glance

Shift: per-diem
Workplace: CHRISTUS Health
Hiring employer: Christus Health

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.

About this role

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. The Emergency Department of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a 12-bed unit organized and designed for the immediate treatment of emergency medical and/or surgical conditions. Designated a Level IV Trauma Center by Texas Department of Health. Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.

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Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers.

Skills for this role

assessmentdiagnosisplanninginterventionevaluationmedication administrationtreatment administrationmonitoring side-effectspatient documentationpatient educationdelegationclinical care management

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS certification required
Current TNCC certification required

About the employer

CHRISTUS Health

Hospital

CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

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Living in Kingsville, TX

Kingsville is a small South Texas town rooted in ranching heritage, home to the legendary King Ranch and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Nurses who prefer a quieter, close-knit community with easy access to Corpus Christi's Gulf Coast amenities will find a laid-back pace and warm climate ideal for settling in.

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