Registered Nurse - Burn Unit

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

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.

• 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

• 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.

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 approx 36-40 hours per week Rotating schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and federal holidays.