Contract Med-Surg Telemetry RN

Talentburst,-Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Travel RN for Neuro Medical/Surgical at South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX. Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 13 weeks. Requires BLS, NIH/NIHSS, and IV certification for LVNs; equipment includes Welch Allyn devices and COWs. Provides 30-bed unit focused on stroke and neuro patient care.

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, self-motivated, patient-focused, and comfortable in a collaborative neuro/medical-surgical environment, with a strong patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have BLS, NIH/NIHSS certifications and IV certification for LVNs.
• Experience with neuro/medical-surgical care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital unit and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Patient-focused

Collaborative mindset

Education

BLS certification

NIH/NIHSS certification

IV certification for LVNs

Tools

Welch Allyn

Computers on Wheels

Hoyer lifts

PCA pumps

CareView

Telepsych

Teleneuro

Job description

RN-Registered Nurse // Med Surg $1,260 weekly stipends $7.25/hour $261 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/12/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Night Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Telemetry, No Call Required
Travel RN – Neuro Medical/Surgical

Facility: South Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin, TX
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
Shift Type: Night Shift
Duration: 13 Weeks
Department: Neuro Medical/Surgical Unit
Shift: 12-hour shifts
EMR: Meditech
Call: N/A
Weekends: 4 shifts per schedule

Unit Overview

The 5 Central Neuro Medical/Surgical Unit is a 30-bed department with approximately 60 staff members. The unit provides care to neurological and medical-surgical patients, with a strong focus on stroke care and neurological monitoring.

Staffing

Day Shift:

• 1 CNC

• 3 RNs

• 3 LVNs

• 3 PCTs

• 1 Unit Coordinator

Night Shift:

• 1 CNC

• 3 RNs

• 3 LVNs

• 3 PCTs

Patient Ratio: 1:5

Equipment & Technology

• Welch Allyn vital-sign equipment

• COWs (Computers on Wheels)

• Hoyer lifts

• PCA pumps

• CareView Virtual Sitter

• Telepsych

• Teleneuro

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• BLS certification

• NIH/NIHSS certification

• IV certification for LVNs

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification

Typical Procedures & Patient Care

The unit provides care involving:

• Stroke/NIH assessments

• EEGs

• Gastric decompression

• Wound care

• Neurological monitoring and medical-surgical patient care

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be:

• Team-oriented

• Self-motivated

• Patient-focused

• Comfortable working in a collaborative neuro/medical-surgical environment

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