Med Surg Ortho Trauma RN
Plano, TX
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,358/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care383 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Texas
- Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse or Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
Description
Unit Information
Location: Plano, TX
Number of Beds: 36
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs
Patient Ratios: 1:5 (may flex to 1:6)
Type of Equipment: Tele
EMR: Meditech
Typical Hiring Profile
Required Skill Set:
- Must Have:
- 1 Year of Med/Surg Experience
- BLS Certification
- Preferred:
- Experience with Ortho and/or Trauma Patients
Common Diagnoses and Procedures
- Polytrauma Patients
- Non-surgical Cervical Fractures Cleared by Spine
- Ortho and Trauma with Downgraded Traumatic Brain Injury
- Patients with No More than 3 Drains
- Burn Downgrades
- Heparin and Protonix Drips
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to enhance patient care.
Required Certifications
None specified.
Floating Areas
All Med/Surg Units.
Dress Code
Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Unit Guidelines
Staff members are expected to be on the unit by 0645 for the morning huddle and 1845 for the evening huddle. Tardiness is subject to hospital policy, with specific parameters set for acceptable arrival times.
Weekends
Commitment to work 4 weekends per schedule is required.
Position Title
Travel - Med/Surg Ortho Trauma
Facility
Medical City Plano
1 nurse recommends working with Medical City Plano
- Short Term Acute Care
- 383 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Plano, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Plano, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.
- Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.
- Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.
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