Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Equiliem; Decatur (TX); Vor Ort; USD 67.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Zusammenfassung

Equiliem is seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Decatur, TX. The RN will provide direct patient care in a busy hospital setting, with telemetry, documentation, and discharge planning responsibilities.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Texas RN licensure, plus strong clinical assessment and teamwork abilities. Weekend shifts are required and travel nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Active Registered Nurse license for Texas.
• Telemetry monitoring experience required.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple patients with safe care.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical surgical patients with assessments and education.
• Monitor patient conditions and implement nursing interventions.
• Interpret telemetry readings and monitor cardiac observation patients.
• Care for post-surgical and other medical patients on the unit.
• Administer IV meds and manage IV access.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR (Alterra).
• Provide discharge planning and care coordination.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
• Float to other units as needed within competency.

Kenntnisse

Telemetry monitoring

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Location: Decatur, TX
Schedule/Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Days, Weekends Required
Pay: $1,477 - $1,615 per week
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Decatur, TX. The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care in a medical surgical environment, managing patients with a variety of medical conditions, surgical procedures, and recovery needs. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, telemetry experience, and the ability to prioritize patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate is team oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical surgical patients, including assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and patient education.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Interpret telemetry readings and monitor patients requiring cardiac observation.
• Care for patients recovering from abdominal surgeries, orthopedic procedures, and other medical and surgical interventions.
• Administer intravenous medications and fluids, manage IV access, and monitor treatment responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, licensed vocational nurses, patient care technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using the electronic medical record system.
• Provide discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of care.
• Follow hospital protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety guidelines.
• Float to other designated units as needed within established competencies and scope of practice.

Job Requirements

• Previous Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience required.
• Telemetry monitoring experience required.
• Active Registered Nurse license appropriate for practice in Texas.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple patients while maintaining safe and effective care.
• Experience with cardiac rhythm recognition and IV starts preferred.
• Strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit assignments.

Additional Job Details

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Unit: Medical Surgical / Medical Surgical Specialty
• Unit Capacity: 60 beds
• Staffing: Approximately 50 staff members
• Patient Ratios: 5:1 on the 4th Floor Medical Surgical Specialty Unit and 6:1 on the 5th Floor Medical Surgical Unit
• Day Shift Staffing: One charge nurse per floor, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and a unit secretary when staffing permits
• Night Shift Staffing: One charge nurse per floor, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Patient Care Technicians
• Equipment: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and vital sign monitors
• Electronic Medical Record: Alterra (Allscripts)
• Common Procedures: Cholecystectomies, appendectomies, colectomies, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, cardiac catheterizations, vascular runoff procedures, gastric sleeve procedures, total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, and orthopedic trauma repairs
• Floating Requirements: Mandatory floating as needed to Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department, and Progressive Care Unit. Assignments will remain within the nurse's demonstrated competencies and scope of practice.
• Weekend Requirements: Weekend shifts required
• On-Call: None
• Scrub Color: Currently black scrubs, transitioning to Medical City Blue
• Attendance: Adherence to facility attendance policies required

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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