Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Brownsville, Texas
Valley Regional Medical Center

$1,453-1,937/week

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RN - Tele

Location: Brownsville, Texas Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

Unit: Stroke Department, 3rd floor
Beds: 24
Patient Ratio: 7 patients to 1 nurse
Equipment: Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, ultrasound-guided machine, glucometers, vital signs machine, blood warmer, otoscope, virtual sitter cameras, new beds, Responder 5 tracking system, computer in each patient room, computer on wheels
Typical Procedures: Cerebral angiogram, left heart catheterization, PEG tube placement, endoscopy/colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, central line insertion, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, urologic procedures
Floating Area: Medical departments
Schedule: Every other weekend and on call as needed
Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs, white lab coat

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year), including experience within the last year
ACLS certification
BLS certification
NIHSS certification
Experience working with neuro patients
Stroke experience
IV insertion skills
Experience with wound care

Facility

Valley Regional Medical Center

3.5rating(22 reviews)

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Staff Position

4.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
214 beds

ADDRESS100 Alton Gloor BoulevardBrownsville, TX 78526

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About Brownsville, TX

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

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.

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