Registered Nurse Med Surg
El Paso, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,543/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Assignment
Location: El Paso, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Hours per Week: 36
Call: No call required
Weekend Commitment: 4 weekend shifts
Unit Overview
- Unit: 5th Floor, Main Hospital, North Side
- Department Number: 63424
- Unit Type: Med Surg with Trauma/Neuro and Ortho focus
- Number of Beds: 20
- Staff on Unit: 33 (Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 PCTs)
- Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
- Equipment Used: Wound vac, trach, suction, Plum 360 IV pumps, Covidien Kangaroo ePump, Polar Ice Machine
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Skills & Procedures
Must Have:
- BLS certification
- Starting IVs
- Foley catheter insertion and management
- Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion and management
- Colostomy system exchange
- Drain management (including JP, Hemovac, Wound Vac, Accordion drains)
Preferred:
- Chest tube management
- Trauma experience
Typical Procedures on Unit:
- Orthopedic procedures involving knees, hips, shoulders
- Management of external fixators for trauma patients
Work Environment & Culture
- Team-oriented and compassionate work culture
- Dress code: Scrubs in galaxy blue or black; jackets in blue or grey
- Natural hair color required; no visible tattoos allowed
- Trauma and geriatric standards of care followed
- Clean narcotic administration practices enforced
Additional Information
- Opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced team
- Exposure to a variety of trauma, neuro, ortho, and med surg patients
- Unit has permanent positions available for those interested in longer-term employment
- Overtime shifts available if desired
This assignment is ideal for RNs with Med Surg experience seeking a night shift travel role in a dynamic trauma and orthopedic unit.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About El Paso, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
- Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
- The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
- The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.
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