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Registered Nurse (RN) – Burn Center (BICU/BPCU)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Work Setting: On-site Federal Medical Center – Burn Center
Pay: $48-50 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: Up to 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.

What You'll Do

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
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, facility, Joint Commission, and patient-safety standards
• Participate in required facility and government training
• Support continuity of care and safely complete patient-care responsibilities
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Follow infection prevention and occupational-health requirements

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.

Education & Licensure

• ADN or higher nursing degree required
• Nursing program must be ACEN or CCNE accredited
• Education substitutions or equivalency determinations are not permitted
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure may be held in any U.S. jurisdiction

Required Certifications

Candidates must possess and maintain:

• BLS – Basic Life Support
• ACLS or ALS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Advanced Life Support

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
• Weekend coverage may be required
• Federal holiday coverage may be required
• Government-established schedules may change based on patient-care and mission requirements
• Up to approximately 40 hours per week

Candidates must be comfortable with a rotating schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and federal holidays.

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.

Occupational Health Requirements

Before beginning the assignment, candidates must satisfy applicable occupational-health requirements, which may include:

• Pre-employment physical examination
• TB screening
• Required immunization documentation
• Annual influenza vaccination
• Other applicable occupational-health requirements

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
• 24/7 healthcare environment
• Weekend, night, and federal holiday coverage may be required
• Must be able to work effectively within a military treatment facility environment
• All required credentialing documentation must be completed before placement
• Contract personnel must maintain required federal security and credentialing status throughout the assignment

Please contact: Katherine Skelton

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