Medical-Surgical RN
San Antonio, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,549/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 - Medical-Surgical
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Call Requirement: None
Unit Information
- Unit: Surgical
- Number of Beds: 40
- Patient Ratios: 1:5 to 1:6
- Staffing Support: 1 Unit Coordinator (days), 3 Patient Care Assistants (days), 2-3 Patient Care Assistants (nights)
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Floating: Required as needed (all travelers must float per facility policy)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- BLS Certification
- Experience with MEDITECH documentation system
Preferred Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound VACs and large dressing changes
- 3-way bladder irrigation
- Patient teaching and communication board use
Procedures Performed on Unit
- All surgical procedures
- Trauma patient care
- Management of large wounds
Dress Code and Appearance Guidelines
- Scrubs: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
- Nails: No acrylics, nails no longer than ¼ inch, clean, no chipped polish
- Hair: Off shoulders, natural color
- Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; uncovered body art addressed individually
- Piercings: Only ear piercings visible; all others prohibited
Additional Notes
- Floating is mandatory during assignment
- No call responsibilities
- Attendance and floating policies strictly enforced
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 San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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