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Med Surg Telemetry RN
Houston, Texas
Houston Northwest Medical Center

$1,422-1,966/week

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RN - Telemetry

Location: Houston, Texas Unit: 2C - Inpatient Hold Unit (14 beds, second floor, Main Building) Employment type: Travel (local fill) Contract length: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36

Unit Staffing and Environment

Staff: 8 nurses and 4 PCTs
Day shift: 2 nurses and 1 PCT
Night shift: 2 nurses and 1 PCT
Patient ratio: 1:6
Equipment: cardiac monitors, vital sign machines, IV pumps

Required Qualifications

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

Procedures Performed on the Unit

IV insertion
Lab draws
Foley catheter insertion

Float Scope

Med/Surg
IMU

Schedule and Expectations

Alternating weekends and holidays
On call, if any
Scrub color: Royal Blue
Best personality fit: teamwork mindset

Facility

Houston Northwest Medical Center

2.9rating(10 reviews)

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Labor and Delivery (RN)

Staff Position

5.0rating

Review of Houston Northwest Medical Center on Mar 25, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
306 beds

ADDRESS710 Cypress Creek ParkwayHouston, TX 77090

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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