Registered Nurse (RN)

RZS Recruitment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,552 - 77,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 completion bonus

Full training provided

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract position in Austin, TX. Responsibilities include providing patient care, especially in psychiatric settings, and managing emergencies. Candidates must have a valid RN license, 2+ years of experience, and complete 10 days of required training. The role offers a starting salary of $48 per hour and a $1000 bonus for contract fulfillment. This position entails working various shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of required drug testing.
• Completion of required fingerprinting.
• Completion of facility and HHSC required training (10 days).

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Manage nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Comply with accreditation standards and facility procedures.

Skills

Valid RN license

2+ years of direct patient care experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Computer data entry skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About the job Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Austin, TX

Position Type: Contract

Duration: November 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024

Pay

• Starting salary of $48 per hour.
• $1000 bonus for completing the full contract ($500 after the first 3 months, $500 after 6 months).

Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience.
• Valid licenses / certifications in the state of Texas (TX):
• Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS).
• Valid Regular Driver License (DL).
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS).
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Preferred

• Experience in psychiatric care.
• RN license number.

Current Open Shifts

• 6 : 45am-3 : 15pm (7a to 3p) or 2 : 45pm-11 : 15pm (3p to 11p).
• Every other weekend off (non-negotiable).

Additional Shift Information

• Candidates must be available for 10 consecutive days of training, Monday to Friday, 8-5 (non-negotiable).
• RNs willing to work every Saturday and Sunday are also of interest. Weekend shifts may be 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, or 7am-11pm. If working the weekend schedule, an additional 8-hour shift can be picked up for a full 40-hour workweek.

Required Skills and Experience

• Possession of a valid RN license.
• Completion of required drug testing
• Completion of required fingerprinting (provided by the facility).
• Completion of facility and HHSC required training (10 days - cannot be missed).

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients, including managing psychiatric and medical emergencies, and completing nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Perform computer data entry (full training provided).
• Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies, including Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, ASH Policy and Directives, and HHSC Standards, Rules, and Directives.