ICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,682/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 (ICU) - Travel Assignment
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Rotating weekends)
Hours per Week: 36
Unit & Work Environment
- Unit: 2 South ICU (COVID ICU)
- Number of Beds: 14
- Patient Ratio: 1:2
- Equipment: ECMO (NxtSTG), CRRT (NxtStg)
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, every other weekend
- Floating: Required as needed (must comply with floating policy)
- Call: None required
- High acuity COVID ICU with advanced interventions such as VV ECMO
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- Comfortable managing vasoactive drips
Preferred Skills
- Experience with ECMO and CRRT
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
Procedures Performed on Unit
- ECMO
- CRRT
- Chest tube insertions
- Central line insertions
Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines
- Scrubs: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
- Nails: Clean and healthy
- Hair: Neat, clean, no extreme styles or colors
- Facial Hair: Clean and neatly trimmed
- Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; exceptions addressed individually
- Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; other visible piercings prohibited
Additional Information
- No call requirements
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Unit offers advanced technology and a supportive environment for critical care nursing
- Candidates must be prepared to float within the hospital as needed
Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.
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 Intensive Care Unit 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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