Med Surg Telemetry RN
Decatur, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical

Location

Decatur, TX | Inpatient Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekend shifts required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with patient ratios of 5:1 (4th Floor) and 6:1 (5th Floor)
• Operate and monitor equipment including remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and dynamaps
• Document patient care using the Alterra (Allscripts) EMR system
• Perform and assist with procedures including abdominal surgeries, paracentesis, thoracentesis, heart catheterizations, orthopedic repairs, and bariatric procedures
• Float as needed to inpatient rehab, ED, or PCU — assignments will remain within scope of practice and skill level
• Collaborate as part of a team-oriented unit alongside charge nurses, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Texas or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Telemetry experience required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac rhythm recognition
• Proficiency with IV starts
• Strong time management skills in a fast-paced inpatient environment
• Team-oriented, positive, and flexible personality

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a well-staffed, 60-bed Medical Surgical unit with a supportive team structure including charge nurses on every shift
• Gain experience with a diverse patient population and a broad range of clinical procedures in an acute care setting