Travel Telemetry RN – Med/Surg & Surgical Oncology
Austin, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity – Telemetry Unit (6S)

Location: Austin, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
On-Call: No on-call required

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: Medical/Surgical and Surgical Oncology Telemetry
• Beds: 34
• Patient Population: Young adult through geriatric (18+ years)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Care Provided: Modified total patient care including cardiac telemetry monitoring 24/7
• Typical Procedures: Chemotherapy (must be chemotherapy certified to perform)

Staffing

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6 Nurses, 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6 Nurses, 2 PCTs
• Staffing Oversight: Nurse Manager and Director coordinate staffing with House Supervisor and Charge Nurses

Required Skills & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Medical/Surgical Experience – Required
• Chemotherapy Certification – Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred

Equipment & Technology

• Welch Allyn Vital Signs monitors
• GE Telemetry Monitoring system
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): MediTech

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required
• Personality Fit: Outgoing and team-oriented individuals thrive in this unit culture
• Awards:

  • 1 ICARE Award Winner
  • 3 Daisy Award Winners

Schedule & Hours

• 12-hour shifts
• 7 days a week coverage
• 24-hour operation

Additional Information

• The unit serves a broad adult age range, including young adults to very old adults (75+ years)
• Focus on teamwork and supportive culture
• Competitive environment with emphasis on highly qualified staff

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and med/surg experience who enjoy working in a dynamic, team-focused environment with opportunities to care for oncology patients and perform specialized procedures like chemotherapy.