Registered Nurse Med Surg
El Paso, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position on a 5th Floor North unit in El Paso, TX, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Located on the 5th Floor North of a main hospital building, a 20-bed unit
• Serves a Trauma/Neuro, Orthopedic, and general Med/Surg patient population
• Typical procedures include orthopedic surgeries (knees, hips, shoulders) and external fixator management for trauma patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 4 weekend shifts required per contract
• No on-call requirements; overtime shifts are available
• EMR: Meditech
• Equipment includes wound vacs, trach/suction, Plum 360 IV pumps, Covidien Kangaroo ePump, and Polar Ice Machines
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• Proficiency in IV starts, Foley insertion/management, NGT insertion/management, colostomy system exchange, and drain management (JP, Hemovac, wound vac, accordion drains)
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Preferred experience includes chest tube management and trauma nursing background
• Unit staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, and 2 PCTs per shift
• Scrub color requirements: Galaxy Blue, Black, Blue, or Grey jacket; natural hair color; no visible tattoos
• Unit follows Trauma/Geriatric Standards of Care and Clean Narcotic Administration practices
• Chest tube management and trauma experience are a plus and will be given priority consideration
• Local candidates are not eligible for this position