Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Harlingen, Texas
Join the Critical Care team to provide essential patient care within the ICU. The role involves working 12-hour rotating day and night shifts across two medical center campuses.
Valley Baptist Medical Center and Tenet Healthcare, are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our Critical Care team in Brownsville and Harlingen, TX. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of medical professionals and is a crucial member of the patient experience. Position Highlights: 12 hour shifts Rotating Daytime and Night shift coverage FT role covering 160 shifts annually Open to both new graduate and experienced candidates Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) Continuing medical education (CME) allowance Malpractice insurance Pay for additional shifts if desired
Valley Baptist Health System, with two full service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of Tenet Health System, a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians. With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, are focused on safety, quality and high level patient satisfaction. VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a full-service, acute care hospital with specialized services including: 24-Hour Emergency Care Cardiovascular Services Orthopedics Women and Children's Services Established in 1923, VBMC - Brownsville has 243 beds, 302 physicians on Medical Staff and a wonderful place to enjoy a work/life balance. Established in 1925, VBMC - Harlingen has 586 beds, 375 physicians on Medical Staff and is also a wonderful place to enjoy work/life balance. About the area: The Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in TEXAS, is a scenic cultural place like no other. Known as Texas' Tropical Playground, we are located a short 40 minutes from South Padre Island. Year-round semi-tropical weather No state income tax / Tort reform Lowest cost of living in the U.S. Great schools / Affordable housing New medical school (UT-RGV) opening fall 2016 Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating
Must be a Master's prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Requires a current RNP license and necessary certifications as required by state law and facility bylaws.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Texas often draw steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where employers need clinicians who can manage complex patient care and work independently. These positions are competitive because they typically require a Master’s in Nursing, active Texas RN and APRN-NP licensure, BLS, and a specialty certification; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on the original posting. Before applying, confirm your Texas BON credentials and specialty certification match the role’s exact scope.