Telemetry Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Children's Hospital of San Antonio

Job Opportunity: RN - Tele (Travel)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Days, 7 AM - 7 PM
Employment Type: Travel, Full Time
Work Schedule: 7 AM - 7 PM

Job Summary

• Provide routine and complex nursing care independently in a clinical setting.
• Manage long-range goals and clinical contingencies.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Care for patients on rehab, surgical, and respiratory floors with a mixed patient census.

Patient Population

• Rehab patients (9th floor)
• Surgical and respiratory patients (11th floor)
• Mixed patient types across floors due to census

Responsibilities

• Meet applicable nursing competencies (Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders).
• Provide nursing care following the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Telemetry nursing experience of at least 1 year, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
• Experience with trach/vent and high flow oxygen recommended but not required
• Rehab experience recommended but not required

Additional Information

• Temp-to-perm opportunity possible
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position