Travel Contract

Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Decatur, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,344/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,344/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Travel RN Opportunity - Decatur, Texas

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Decatur, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Medical-Surgical Specialty (4th and 5th Floors)
Number of Beds: 60
Number of Staff: 50
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretary (when available)
- Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs
Patient Ratios:
- 4th Floor: 5:1
- 5th Floor: 6:1
Equipment Used: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Alterra (Allscripts)

Required Skills and Experience

Must Have:
- Telemetry experience
- Medical-Surgical experience
Preferred:
- Cardiac recognition
- IV starts
- Time management

Typical Procedures on Unit

Abdominal surgeries: cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis
Cardiac procedures: heart catheterizations, run offs
Orthopedic surgeries: gastric sleeves, total hip, knee and shoulder replacements, ortho trauma repairs (fractures)

Certifications Required

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Floating and Additional Duties

Mandatory float as needed to:
- Inpatient rehab
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Assignments will not exceed skill level or scope of practice

Work Environment and Policies

Dress Code: Currently black scrubs; transitioning to Medical City Blue scrubs
Weekend Shifts: Required
On Call: None
Personality Fit: Team-oriented, positive, and flexible

Employer

Host Healthcare

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217 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive friendly advocate constant communication

Cons

None

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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