Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
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

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Education

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

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Decatur, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Number of Beds: 60
Number of Staff: 50
Floor: 4th and 5th Floors
Patient Ratios:
- 4th Floor Med Surg Specialty: 5:1
- 5th Floor Med Surg: 6:1
Equipment Used: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps
EMR System: Alterra (Allscripts)

Shift and Staffing

Day Shift: 1 Charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, unit secretary (when grid allows)
Night Shift: 1 Charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs
Weekend shifts are required; no on-call duties

Required Skills

Telemetry experience (mandatory)
Medical-Surgical experience (mandatory)

Preferred Skills

Cardiac recognition
IV starts
Time management

Typical Procedures on Unit

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

Certifications & Licenses

Registered Nurse License (Texas)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS)

Additional Information

Mandatory floating as needed to inpatient rehab, Emergency Department, and Progressive Care Unit (assignments within skill level and scope only)
Dress Code: Currently black scrubs; transitioning to Medical City Blue
Best personality fit: Team-oriented, positive, and flexible

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Telemetry experience

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

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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