Travel Contract

Tele RN
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bay Area Medical Center

$1,336-1,708/week
Posted 10 days ago
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RN - Tele

Overview

  • Travel RN assignment in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • 36 hours per week
  • 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Texas
  • Telemetry (1 year of experience)
  • Telemetry experience within the last year
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience

  • Meditech experience
  • Telemetry experience

Unit Details

  • Neuro/Ortho unit
  • 25 beds
  • Typical patient ratio: 6:1, sometimes 5:1
  • Common equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, KCI wound vacs, and SCD pumps

Clinical Responsibilities

  • General med/surg competencies
  • Manage chest tubes
  • Manage non-titrated Cardizem and Amiodarone drips
  • Manage weight-based heparin drips

Schedule and Staffing

  • Day shift staffing includes 1 free charge nurse, 1 unit clerk, 3 PCTs, and 5 RNs
  • Night shift staffing includes 5 RNs and 1 PCT

Dress Code

  • Royal blue scrubs

About Corpus Christi, TX

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
Transportation
  • Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
Demographics
  • Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
  • The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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