Registered Nurse - Burn Unit
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Burn Center (BICU/BPCU)
I have successfully filled this contract before and I'd be glad to use my experience for your application!
Interested? Text 469-890-1205, email mmeredith@alinestaffing.com, or apply today!
Location: San Antonio, TX
Work Setting: On-site Federal Medical Center – Burn Center
Pay: $42 per hour
Contract: 12-month base contract with 3 additional option periods
Start Date: October 1, 2026 (or later depending on clearance)
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts – Days & Nights
Shift Hours: 6:45 AM–7:15 PM or 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Hours: 36-40 hours per week
Burn Experience NOT Required
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide professional nursing services within a high-acuity Burn Center at a major Department of Defense medical facility in San Antonio.
Previous Burn Center/Burn ICU experience is NOT required.
Candidates with strong Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry or equivalent acute-care nursing experience are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Med-Surg/Telemetry RNs to expand their clinical skills into specialized burn care.
The facility is the Department of Defense's largest inpatient hospital and only Level I Trauma Center, providing care in a fast-paced environment alongside military, civilian, and contract healthcare professionals.
As a Burn Center RN, you will:
- Provide direct nursing care to inpatient burn and high-acuity patients
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition
- Provide care within your RN scope of practice and established facility policies
- Monitor and respond appropriately to telemetry patients
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Minimum Qualifications – Required
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state, District of Columbia, U.S. territory, or U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Nursing degree must be from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Ability to provide an official nursing school transcript for federal credentialing
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS or ALS certification
- At least 1 full year of RN experience in an Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit or equivalent
- At least 2 years of full-time clinical nursing experience within the last 4 years
- Strong knowledge and experience with telemetry monitoring
- Ability to successfully complete all required federal credentialing, background/security, occupational-health, and onboarding requirements
Please note: Burn Unit experience is not required. The required clinical experience is based on Adult Med-Surg Telemetry or equivalent nursing experience.
ACLS/ALS is specifically required for healthcare workers assigned to the Burn Center.
Schedule & Availability
This is a 24/7 inpatient operation requiring rotating 12-hour shifts.
Day Shift: 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
Night Shift: 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
- Sunday through Saturday coverage
- Day and night shift availability required
- Up to approximately 36-40 hours per week
- Rotating schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and federal holidays.
Job Requirements
Federal Credentialing & Security Requirements
This position is part of a federal healthcare contract and requires successful completion of the federal credentialing and onboarding process.
Selected candidates must complete requirements that may include:
- Federal background/security screening
- Active Tier 1 (T1) investigation prior to beginning services
- Primary-source verification of RN license
- Verification of nursing education
- Official nursing school transcripts
- Verification of BLS and ACLS/ALS certifications
- Complete credentialing documentation
- Occupational-health clearance
- Required federal and facility onboarding
Candidates must be able to successfully pass and maintain the required federal security status throughout the assignment.
Health and immunization compliance is a condition of placement.
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be physically capable of independently performing essential nursing duties, including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Frequent bending and movement
- Lifting approximately 25–50 pounds independently
- Assisting with patient repositioning and transfers
- Performing effective cardiac compressions during emergencies
The work environment may involve exposure to infectious diseases and certain medical imaging/radiation environments.
Additional Position Details
- On-site position – no telework
- Government-issued scrubs will be provided
- Emergency/Mission Essential position
- Must be able to work effectively within a military treatment facility environment
I have successfully filled this contract before and I'd be glad to use my experience for your application!
Interested? Text 469-890-1205, email mmeredith@alinestaffing.com, or apply today!
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