Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay/bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance day

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Texas, requiring telemetry and Med/Surg experience with a TX or compact RN license. BLS, ACLS, NIHSS are required, along with 1 year of Med/Surg experience.

The role covers a 60-bed Med/Surg unit on two floors with specific patient ratios and a team including RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and secretaries. Remote telemetry, IV pumps, and Alterra EMR are used. Housing and travel reimbursements are provided as part of benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required.
• Telemetry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit with 60 beds across two floors and ~50 staff.
• Patient ratios 5:1 (4th floor) and 6:1 (5th floor) on Med/Surg.
• Staffing includes RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries.
• Procedures include abdominal surgeries, heart caths, and ortho repairs.
• Uses Alterra EMR; remote telemetry and IV pumps.
• 13-week night shift with 7P–7A hours.
• Float to Inpatient Rehab/ED/PCU as needed within scope.
• Provide direct patient care on busy Med/Surg unit.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Med/Surg experience

Time management

Cardiac recognition

IV start

Education

RN license

Tools

Alterra (Allscripts) EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Telemetry monitoring system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring telemetry and Med/Surg experience with a TX or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Cardiac recognition and IV start skills preferred
• Strong time management skills preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit spanning 4th and 5th floors with 60 beds and approximately 50 staff
• Patient ratios of 5:1 on the Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor and 6:1 on the Med Surg 5th Floor
• Staffing includes charge nurses, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries as grid allows
• Unit performs abdominal surgeries, diagnostic procedures, thoracentesis, heart caths, gastric sleeves, joint replacements, and ortho trauma repairs
• Uses remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and dynamaps
• EMR system is Alterra (Allscripts)
• 13-week assignment on 7P-7A night shift
• Mandatory float to Inpatient Rehab, ED, or PCU as needed, within skill level and scope
• Weekend shifts required with no on-call responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit handling post-surgical and medical patients
• Team-oriented, positive, and flexible personality is ideal for this unit
• Scrub color is transitioning from black to Medical City Blue
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-777296

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