Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Dallas, TX
Equiliem
4x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule/Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 48 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Dallas, TX. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of acute medical and surgical conditions in a 23-bed unit. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective time management, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This assignment requires 48 hours per week on the night shift, with weekend scheduling requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to medical surgical patients, including assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using Meditech electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Prioritize patient care activities while maintaining safe and effective time management.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
• Float to other acute care units as needed, including general surgery, renal transplant, telemetry, neurology, and orthopedics.

Job Requirements

• Previous Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with appropriate authorization to practice in Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong knowledge of general medical surgical nursing practices and patient care procedures.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple patient care responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to different acute care units based on staffing needs.
• Experience with Meditech electronic medical records preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Unit: 23-bed Medical Surgical Unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Unit Staffing: 6 Registered Nurses and 1-2 Patient Care Technicians per shift
• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekly Hours: 48 hours
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period
• Floating Requirements: Medical Surgical, General Surgery, Renal Transplant, Telemetry, Neurology, and Orthopedics
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Dress Code: Royal Blue Scrubs