Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Nights)

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