Registered Nurse - Med Surg / Oncology
Paris, Texas
Paris Regional Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Oncology
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility: Paris Regional Medical Center
• Location: Paris, Texas
• Hospital System: Lifepoint Health, Inc

Facility Information

• Type: 154-bed hospital
• Accreditations:

  • Level 3 Trauma Center
  • Level 1 NICU
  • Joint Commission Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
  • Advanced Primary Stroke Care Center
• Recognition: Top 5% for the nation's orthopedic outcomes

Unit Information

• Department: Acute Care (5 East)
• Number of Beds: 25
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Equipment: Pyxis (till December), then Omnicell for medication dispensing
• EHR System: Meditech
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Position Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS
• Years of Experience: 1-2 years in an acute care facility
• Float Requirements: May float to med/onc (no chemotherapy), rehab, ortho, and/or step down (no drips except heparin unless competent)
• Must Have Skills/Experience:

  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Medication bar code scanning
• Required Education: Associate's degree

Work Schedule

• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: None

Housing Options

• Accommodations: Airbnb, Hampton Inn (request hospital discount)

Community Highlights

• Location: About 110 miles northeast of Dallas, near the Texas-Oklahoma border
• Attractions: Historic downtown, unique shops, local history, and the U.S. Eiffel Tower replica

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black

This information is relevant for healthcare recruiters and workers considering a travel nursing position at Paris Regional Medical Center in Texas.