Ortho Trauma Med Surg 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
- Medical Surgical Nurse, Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse or Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
Description
Location
Plano, TX
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Travel Med/Surg Ortho Trauma Nurse to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary experience and skills to provide high-quality care to patients in an Orthopedic Trauma specialty unit.
Unit Information
- Number of Beds: 36
- Patient Ratios: 1:5 (flexible to 1:6)
- Type of Staff:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs
- Equipment: Telemetry
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience
- BLS certification
Preferred Skills
- Experience with orthopedic and/or trauma patients
Common Diagnoses/Procedures
- Polytrauma patients
- Non-surgical cervical fractures cleared by the spine
- Ortho and trauma patients with downgraded traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Patients with no more than 3 drains
- Burn downgrades
- Administration of Heparin and Protonix drips
Personality Fit
The successful candidate will be a strong team player, capable of collaborating with others to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Floating Requirements
The nurse may float to all Medical-Surgical units as required.
Dress Code
Scrub Color/Attire: Royal Blue
Unit Policies
All staff are expected to arrive on the unit by 0645 for day shifts and 1845 for night shifts for huddle. Tardiness is subject to hospital policy guidelines.
Weekend Commitment
Four weekends per month are required.
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 Medical Surgical 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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