Med Surg RN
Austin, 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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel Contract)

Location

Austin, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Rotating Weekends | No Call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical-Surgical Orthopedics unit during night shift with patient ratios of 1:6 or 1:7
• Manage and operate unit equipment including PCAs, on-Q pumps, Hoyer lifts, traction devices, and wound vacs
• Perform and assist with nursing procedures including NGT tube management, IV placement, and Foley catheter management
• Support patients undergoing neurosurgeries (kyphoplasty, decompression, laminectomy), fracture repairs, bariatric surgery, bladder sling, and hysterectomy procedures
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling and collaborate effectively within a team of charge nurses, staff nurses, and PCTs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience, preferably in a medical-surgical setting
• Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling, including rotating weekends

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Meditech EMR charting
• Proficiency in NGT tube management, IV placement, and Foley catheter care
• Background in orthopedic, neurosurgical, or general surgical patient populations
• Strong time management skills and an upbeat, team-oriented personality

Why Join Us

• Join a recognized unit that has received multiple Unit of Distinction Awards and a PRISM Award, reflecting a culture of excellence and strong team performance
• Work alongside an experienced, tenured staff on a well-equipped unit with modern technology in a dynamic and supportive environment