Rural Travel RN: Impactful Care + Housing Stipend

Sweetwater Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Nurse to provide direct patient care at Critical Access Hospitals across rural communities. You will assess patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement care plans in challenging rural environments.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, patient education, and adaptability, with travel to various towns. Requires RN licensure in the state, BLS, and willingness to travel on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in acute care settings; rural healthcare experience is a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Willingness to travel and work on a contract basis in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per established protocols and standards.
• Assess patients and implement evidence-based nursing interventions in rural settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor safety and effectiveness.
• Monitor vital signs and adapt care plans to optimize outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and community resources.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers; ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records per regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Thrive in the dynamic rural healthcare environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

RN licensure in applicable state

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Nurse to provide direct patient care at Critical Access Hospitals across rural communities. You will assess patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement care plans in challenging rural environments.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, patient education, and adaptability, with travel to various towns. Requires RN licensure in the state, BLS, and willingness to travel on a contract basis.