Travel ICU Registered Nurse (COVID Unit)
San Antonio, TX
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week with 3 shifts per week and every other weekend rotation
• No call requirements
• Assignment length of 13 or 26 weeks
• COVID ICU classification with high acuity patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2 in 14-bed unit
• Floating required as needed per facility floating policy
• 2+ years of ICU experience required
• Must be comfortable with vasoactive drips and have strong understanding of hemodynamics
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH
• Active Texas RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• ECMO and CRRT (NxtStg) experience preferred
• Meditech documentation system experience preferred
• Work with advanced equipment including ECMO NxtSTG
• Perform procedures including ECMO, CRRT, chest tube insertions, and central line insertions
• Dress code: Navy scrub top and pants, navy or white scrub jacket
• Hair and appearance must be neat and professional, body art should be covered when possible
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Facility:

This healthcare facility opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center and has been providing high-quality care for over 50 years. The organization maintains deep-rooted traditions of patient-focused care and faith-based philosophies. The facility offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, cancer care, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology, and orthopedics. The COVID ICU unit specializes in advanced interventions including VV ECMO for high acuity patients.

Location:

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio offers a vibrant cultural scene with rich history, excellent dining, and year-round warm weather, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals. The city provides diverse entertainment options, from the famous River Walk to historic missions, while maintaining a lower cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas.