Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Operating Room
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

$1,566-2,242/week
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Opportunity: RN - OR (Travel)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Unit Information

  • Unit: Surgery, Medicine 3
  • Setting: Operating Room with 5 ORs
  • Staffing:
    • 5 Full-Time RNs (including Manager and Boardrunner)
    • 2 Part-Time RNs (one on FMLA)
    • 3 PRN RNs (4 open FT positions)
    • 12 Surgical Techs
  • Shifts:
    • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 manager, 3 RNs, 1 day/evening nurse two days a week, 1 attendant, 12 techs
    • Evening Shift: 1 nurse on call, 1 evening nurse until 7pm two nights a week
  • Patient Ratios: 1:1
  • Equipment: Basic OR equipment including cautery, video monitors, arthroscopy equipment, positioning equipment
  • EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills & Experience

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Operating Room (OR)
  • Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year in specialty
  • Required Certifications:
    • BLS (Basic Life Support)
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • Required Skills:
    • OR circulator experience
    • Ability to fulfill rotating call schedule (minimum one weeknight call per week and one weekend call per 5-week schedule)

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in any of the following specialties is preferred:
    • Orthopedics
    • General Surgery
    • Gynecology
    • Robotics
    • Urology
    • Vascular
    • Cardiovascular
    • Neuro
    • Thoracic

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

  • Call Rotation: Weeknight and weekend call rotation required
    • At least one night call per week
    • At least one weekend call per 5-week schedule

Personality Fit

  • Flexible
  • Caring
  • Compassionate
  • Willing attitude

Additional Information

  • Floating Areas: None
  • Dress Code: Scrubs provided by facility

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.

Facility

Methodist Hospital

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1,556 beds
ADDRESS7700 Floyd Curl DriveSan Antonio, TX 78229
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About San Antonio, TX

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
Demographics
  • San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
  • It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
Things to Do
  • San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
  • The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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